SEN Teacher

Teaching Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Theale is seeking a Year 8 Class Teacher to support students with additional needs starting January. The ideal candidate will teach English, Maths, and PSHRE, and will be confident in managing a class while effectively communicating with pupils and staff alike. This full-time role offers competitive pay and the chance to make a genuine difference in children’s lives. Ongoing training and support from Teaching Personnel will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing support from consultant

Professional growth opportunities

Free training

Qualifications

• Confident in teaching English and Maths with exam specifications knowledge.
• Experience in supporting pupils with ASD and significant communication needs.
• Skilled at managing a class and leading support staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach English, Maths, and PSHRE to Year 8 class.
• Support additional needs pupils and deliver NCFE and ASDAN courses.
• Participate in break and lunch duties.

Skills

Planning and delivering English and Maths

Building relationships

Effective communication

Experience with SLCN

Team leadership

De-escalation strategies

Job description

Year 8 Class Teacher – January Start

Location: Theale

Contract: Full-time, starting January

We are working with a therapeutic school are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Year 8 Class Teacher to join their team in January. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a small group of pupils who have a range of additional needs.

The Role

Teach English, Maths, and PSHRE to a Year 8 class of 6 pupils, all with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), including:

• Pupils with significant anxiety
• Additional needs such as FASD and ADHD
• Deliver Business and Enterprise NCFE and ASDAN CoPE to Year 10 and 11 students
• Support enrichment sessions and varied activities
• Participate in break and lunch duties as timetabled

The Person

• Confident in planning and delivering English and Maths, and able to follow exam specifications for NCFE and ASDAN qualifications
• Understands the urgency of supporting Year 11 pupils
• Skilled at building strong relationships quickly
• Effective communicator, with experience supporting pupils with significant Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Able to lead and manage a team of TAs and 1:1 staff
• Preferably experienced in de‑escalation strategies and working with SEMH behaviours

What we offer:

• Competitive pay and ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• A permanent, term‑time role providing stability and opportunity for professional growth.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives and work in a caring and inclusive environment where every child is valued.
• Supportive school leadership and access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD training.

Interested?

Apply today and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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