SEN Teacher at Oak Tree School
Maiden Erlegh Trust
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Oak Tree School, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, is seeking an inspirational SEN Primary Teacher to join our specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing and ambitious environment where every achievement is celebrated and every child's individual strengths are recognised.
You will teach primary-aged pupils with SEND, adapt teaching to individual needs and collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
Qualifications
- Qualified teacher with primary experience in SEND.
- Strong understanding of ASD and complex needs.
- Ability to adapt teaching approaches to diverse learners.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching for primary pupils with SEND.
- Plan personalised learning reflecting individual strengths and needs.
- Support pupils to progress academically, socially and emotionally.
- Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals.
- Implement AAC to ensure all pupils can access learning.
- Monitor and track progress, contributing to EHCP targets.
- Create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
- Build partnerships with parents and external agencies.
Skills
Education
Job description
28 Days Remaining
28 Days Remaining
Job Reference #
EDV/2026/OTS/56601
Job Category
Teaching & Lecturing | Special Education
Location
Woodward Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5LP
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance £2787
Closing Date
Midnight, Thu 10th Dec, 2026
Start Date
ASAP
Positions Available
1
Interview Date(s)
TBC
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive? Do you have the creativity, resilience and commitment to support children with special educational needs to achieve their full potential?
At Oak Tree School, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, we are seeking an inspirational SEN Primary Teacher to join our specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing and ambitious environment where every achievement is celebrated and every child's individual strengths are recognised.
We are seeking an exceptional, dedicated teacher who is calm, resilient, reflective, and able to bring creativity and playfulness to their practice. You will be confident in teaching pupils with complex learning needs who thrive in highly engaging, sensory-rich learning environments.
Our cohort is working within the Birth to 3 years developmental range and learn best through hands-on, meaningful experiences that incorporate sensory exploration, play, and highly motivating activities. They have wonderful personalities, a fantastic sense of humour, and bring a great deal of character and individuality to the classroom.
You will have a strong understanding of supporting pupils with a range of communication, sensory, and regulation needs. You will be skilled at building positive relationships, recognising and responding to individual needs, and maintaining high levels of engagement throughout the school day.
These are lively, dynamic classrooms that require teachers who are proactive, adaptable, and highly organised. The role involves supporting pupils to develop independence in self-care and daily life skills, whilst continually adapting teaching approaches in response to pupils’ needs, interests, and levels of regulation. The ability to remain positive, flexible, and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning for primary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs.
- Plan engaging and personalised learning experiences that reflect individual strengths and needs.
- Support pupils to make excellent progress academically, socially and emotionally.
- Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals.
- Implement communication strategies, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), to ensure all pupils can access learning.
- Monitor, assess and track progress, contributing to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews and targets.
- Create a positive, safe and nurturing learning environment where pupils can develop confidence and independence.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
- Is a qualified teacher with experience of teaching primary-aged pupils.
- Has a strong understanding of SEND, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated complex needs.
- Can adapt teaching approaches to meet a wide range of learning needs.
- Demonstrates excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Is committed to inclusive education and raising aspirations for every pupil.
- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is enthusiastic, reflective and committed to continuous professional development.
- The opportunity to transform the lives of children with additional needs.
- A supportive and collaborative staff team.
- Access to high-quality professional development through Maiden Erlegh Trust.
- Opportunities to work alongside specialist professionals and share best practice.
- A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and ambition for all
- Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
- ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
- Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
- Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
- Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
- Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes
- Mental Health First Aid Support
- Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
- Employee Referral Scheme
Oak Tree School is a calm, inclusive and aspirational learning environment where relationships come first and every young person is supported to thrive on their own terms. Our learners, aged 5–19, benefit from a personalised curriculum that blends academic learning with highly specialised therapeutic and developmental support. As a school created in September 2023 to meet the growing need for specialist places across the local community, we pride ourselves on offering a nurturing setting where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to flourish.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5000 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.
We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference—a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.
Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.
You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust by clicking here to visit our website.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Daniel Brown
0118 216 0040
d.brown@maidenerleghtrust.org
- MET- Recruitment And Selection..docx
- OTS JD SEN Primary Teacher.pdf
- OTS PS SEN Primary Teacher.pdf
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