Primary SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Padworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health & insurance benefits

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Riseley Green School, part of Outcomes First Schools, is seeking an inspiring Primary SEN Teacher. You will join a specialist team at Riseley Green School in Reading, Berkshire, delivering personalised learning with small class sizes and a strong focus on students' academic, social and emotional development.

You will plan creative lessons, adapt the curriculum for various SEN needs, and collaborate with therapists, families and colleagues to help each student reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching Primary education and/or with SEN.
• Ability to adapt the Primary curriculum for diverse learning needs.
• Creative and flexible teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons aligned to the Primary curriculum.
• Adapt teaching to students’ starting points and SEN needs.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists and families.
• Monitor progress and maximise outcomes.
• Create a nurturing and structured classroom environment.
• Support students' confidence, independence, communication and wellbeing.

Skills

QTS

Primary education experience

SEN experience

Creative teaching

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

At Outcomes First Schools we believe increating a better work life balanceJob Title:

Primary SEN Teacher

Location:

Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF

Hours:

37.5 per week | Monday to Friday

Salary:

Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:

November 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Riseley Green School, we’re looking for an inspiring Primary SEN Teacher who understands how Primary aged children learn, develop and build the foundations for their future.Due to continued growth, you’ll join an expanding specialist team where small class sizes and personalised learning give you the opportunity to adapt the Primary curriculum around the children in front of you. You’ll be able to use creativity, individual interests and different approaches to help students engage with learning and experience success.This is an opportunity for an experienced Primary Teacher who wants the freedom to teach differently while still using their strong knowledge and understanding of the Primary curriculum. You’ll work alongside Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals to help students develop academically, socially and emotionally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and delivercreative and engaging lessons aligned to the Primary curriculum
• Use your knowledge ofPrimary teaching and child development to create learning appropriate to students’ individual starting points
• Adapt the curriculum and your teaching approach to meet a range of Special Educational Needs
• Create a nurturing and structured classroom where students feel safe, understood and ready to learn
• Make learning accessible, practical and meaningful while maintaining ambitious expectations
• Help students developconfidence, independence, communication and emotional wellbeing
• Monitor individual progress and adapt teaching to maximise outcomes
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and other professionals
• Celebrate progress and help every student recognise what they are capable of achieving

What we’re looking for

For this role, experience teaching Primary aged students and a strong knowledge of the Primary curriculum are essential.You’ll also need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working in Primary education and/or EYFSA strong understanding of the Primary curriculum and how to adapt it for different learning needs
• A creative and flexible approach to teaching
• A passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs achieve their potential
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students
• A nurturing, patient and resilient approach
• Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and achieving the best possible outcomes for every student

About Us

Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school near Reading, Berkshire, for autistic young people aged 4–16, with a capacity of 60 students.We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each child’s needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Small classes, high staff-to-student ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every student can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works closely with families to support wellbeing, independence, and the development of essential life skills.At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checksFlexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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