SEND Specialist Teacher - Wilson Primary School

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a passionate educator to lead a class for children with special educational needs (SEND). You will develop tailored learning programs, maintain effective relationships with pupils and parents, and coordinate support staff. Excellent communication skills and experience with children with Autism are essential. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive environment focused on inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with ASD.
• Strong ability to build positive relationships with children and parents.
• Proven skills in developing individualized learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the class and provide high-quality teaching for pupils with SEND.
• Develop learning programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Liaise with external professionals to support pupil progress.

Skills

Experience of working with children with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Experience in developing programmes of learning

Experience liaising with external agencies

Experience coordinating support staff

Growth mindset

Job description

Overview

The Federation of Oxford Road Community School & Wilson Primary School is happy, nurturing and highly ambitious. We are a thriving Federation with two SEND classrooms (Pathways & Footsteps) on the Wilson site (and two SEND classrooms on the Oxford Road site).

Pathways is a small class provision for children with communication and interaction difficulties, including Autism. Footsteps is a small, nurturing provision offering a predictable, calm, purposeful environment for those children who would benefit from small group, specialised teaching and learning opportunities.

Role

We are looking to appoint an individual, who is passionate about working with children with SEND, to lead the class. Someone who is enthusiastic, fun, solution focused, calm and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead the class and provide high-quality teaching and support for pupils with SEND.
• Develop learning programmes tailored to individual needs and ability levels.
• Coordinate the work of support staff to ensure effective provision for pupils.
• Liaise with external agencies and a range of other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Maintain positive relationships with children and parents, communicating effectively about progress and needs.
• Contribute to the development of the school’s SEND provision and inclusion practices.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience of working with children with SEND, in particular with ASD.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to form positive relationships with children and parents.
• Experience in developing programmes of learning.
• Experience liaising with external agencies and a range of professionals.
• Experience coordinating the work of support staff.
• A growth mindset and a patient, kind, and caring approach.

What We Offer

• An enthusiastic, caring staff team with high expectations of themselves and the children.
• A supportive Senior Leadership team with a strong commitment to the school.
• A comprehensive induction programme and opportunities for high-quality professional development across the Federation.
• The opportunity to help develop the vision for children with SEND.
• A school where inclusion is central to our planning.

Application details

Closing date: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Interviews: Week beginning 20 October 2025

How to apply

To apply, please complete an application form and return by email to [e-mail] or to the Oxford Road Finance Office by the closing date.

Please do not send a CV. For Equal Opportunities purposes, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.