SEN Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Year 8 Class Teacher to join a therapeutic school team in Theale, starting in January. You'll teach English, Maths, and PSHRE to a small class of pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including those with significant anxiety and additional needs. The role offers competitive pay, ongoing support, and the chance to make a genuine difference in young people's lives. Ideal candidates will possess the appropriate qualifications and have experience with communication needs and SEMH behaviours.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel consultant

Access to CPD training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with significant Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Skilled at building strong relationships quickly.
• Preferably experienced in de-escalation strategies and SEMH behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Teach English, Maths, and PSHRE to a Year 8 class of 6 pupils with ASD.
• Deliver Business and Enterprise NCFE and ASDAN CoPE to Year 10 and 11 students.
• Participate in break and lunch duties as timetabled.

Skills

Planning and delivering English and Maths

Effective communication

Building strong relationships

De-escalation strategies

Support for Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training

Job description

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.

• 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

• 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

✅ Competitive payand ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

✅ Apermanent, term-time roleproviding stability and opportunity for professional growth.

✅ The chance to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives andwork in a caring and inclusive environment where every child is valued.

✅ Supportive school leadership and access toTeaching Personnel’s CPD training.

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

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