SEN Teacher (Newbury)

Outcomes First Group; Newbury; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

OFG Education is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join River View House in Newbury. You will support students across the secondary age range, adapting lessons to meet diverse needs and removing barriers to learning.

With a focus on autism and complex needs, you’ll build strong relationships, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and professionals to foster confidence and resilience for future education and life skills.

Formación

• Experience and confidence supporting students with SEN, including Autism and complex needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching and curriculum around different learning styles and needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and professionals.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across the secondary curriculum, adapting learning around individual needs.
• Create a structured, inclusive classroom where students feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
• Adapt teaching strategies, resources and assessments to make learning accessible and meaningful.
• Develop and review individual education plans and targets to support academic and personal development.
• Monitor progress and shape future teaching with interventions.
• Support students' social, emotional and behavioural development to build confidence.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, families and professionals to provide consistent support.
• Help students develop independence and life skills for future pathways.

Conocimientos

SEN experience

Autism support

Differentiated teaching

Behaviour management

Educación

UK QTS or equivalent

Relevant degree

Descripción del empleo

At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work

Job Title:

SEN Teacher

Location:

New Barn School - River View House, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2PSSalary:

Salary:

Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

(not pro rata)

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm (Wednesday 5.00pm finish)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:

January 2027

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

Teach Differently. Build Confidence. Help Young People Discover What They Can Achieve.

As New Barn School continues to grow, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our team at River View House, supporting students across the secondary age range.

This is an opportunity to teach in a way that recognises that every student learns differently. You’ll have the flexibility to adapt lessons, remove barriers to learning and create meaningful experiences that help students develop academically, socially and emotionally.

You’ll work with students with a range of additional needs, including Autism, learning difficulties and complex needs. By building strong relationships and understanding what motivates each individual, you’ll help students develop the confidence, resilience and independence they need for their future.

What you'll be doing

• Plan and deliverengaging and differentiated lessons across the secondary curriculum, adapting learning around individual needs
• Create a structured, supportive and inclusive classroom where students feel safe, understood and ready to learn
• Adapt teaching strategies, resources and assessment methods to make learning accessible and meaningful
• Develop and review individual education plans and targets that support academic and personal development
• Monitor and assess progress, using outcomes to shape future teaching and appropriate interventions
• Support students with theirsocial, emotional and behavioural development, building confidence and resilience
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, families, colleagues and specialist professionals to provide consistent support
• Help students developindependence, life skills and confidence, preparing them for their next stage of education and future pathways

About You

We’re looking for a teacher who can see the potential behind every challenge and adapt their approach to help each student succeed.

You’ll bring:

• UK QTS or equivalent and a relevant degree, although applications from experienced non qualified teachers will also be considered
• Experience and confidence supportingstudents with SEN, including Autism, learning difficulties and complex needs
• The ability to adapt teaching and curriculum content around different learning styles and individual needs
• A compassionate and resilient approach, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students who may have experienced significant barriers to education
• Creativity and flexibility when traditional teaching approaches are not working
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, families and other professionals
• A commitment to safeguarding and creating positive outcomes for every student
• A full UK driving license

About us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education

About the School

New Barn School provides inclusive, nurturing education for autistic children and young people with complex needs across three sites. We deliver personalised learning, therapeutic support, and vocational opportunities tailored to each students Education, Health and Care Plan. students learn in small, supportive settings that promote confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Built on strong partnerships with families, New Barn empowers every learner to thrive and prepare for life beyond school.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 OFG Education 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 checks
• Flexible 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 .