SEN Teacher

Location Reading
Discipline: Education
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: bill.hageman@blackstone-recruitment.co.uk
Job ref: J6488
Startdate: 08/09/2025

Job Title: Teacher

Location: UK-Berkshire-Reading

Salary: £31,650 - £45,646 p.a. (M1- UPS1) 

Contract: Full time permanent position 

Start date: September 2025 

We are currently looking to recruit a teacher to join our expanding team and work alongside the Senior Leadership Team  to aid the smooth running of the school.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. You will be a part of a Brand-New School set up. It is an opportunity for you to help shape the provision and develop the school to be the best that it can be. 

Job Summary 

  • Be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning of all pupils who are assigned to the post holder, having responsibility for their progress, welfare and outcomes. 
  • Supervise the work of any support staff, who are assigned to work with the post holder’s pupils.
  • Provide leadership across the school in a curriculum area, this to include: 
  • monitoring quality and standards 
  • contributing to school planning and self-evaluation 
  • providing professional support to other teachers and support staff 
  • advising the Head of Education on appropriate resources and materials 
  • leading appropriate professional development. 
  • Implement the aims of the school. 
  • Work to the schools’ values and ensure that values are embedded in everyday practice 

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required, please see the link below for our full job description:

Knowledge and Qualifications: 

  • PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training  
  • Working knowledge of special education needs including relevant curriculum and learning plans. 

Skills: 

  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
  • Ability to coach and mentor LSAs, Teaching Assistants etc. 
  • Ability to adapt teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal according to audience. 
  • Effective skills in planning, preparation, recording and reviewing students’ progress. 
  • Working knowledge of supporting pupils with ASD and those with complex communication and behavioural needs.  
  • Ability to identify and de-escalate emotional and behavioural issues. 
  • Good IT skills. 

Experience: 

  • Knowledge and personal experience of special needs, disabilities, behaviour management and associated issues. 
  • Experience of working in an ASD/ SLD environment would be desirable. 

Blackstone Benefits

✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant

✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs

✅Complete onboarding support

✅Informed tailored career advice

✅Personalised job alerts

✅Unlimited referral bonus

For further information on this role, please contact Bill Hageman at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now.