SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – Special Educational Needs
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £32,916 (M1) – £51,048 (U3) + SEN 1 Allowance
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Maternity Cover
Start Date: ASAP or September
We are working closely with a well-established and highly regarded specialist school to recruit a qualified SEN Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, inclusive setting dedicated to helping pupils achieve meaningful outcomes both academically and personally.
The school supports children and young people with a range of complex special educational needs, offering a structured, nurturing, and child-centred learning environment.
The Role

• Teaching pupils with a range of needs including ASD, MLD, SLD, and PMLD
• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual abilities
• Supporting pupils’ communication, independence, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with support staff, therapists, and senior leaders
• Implementing EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
• Creating a calm, safe, and inclusive classroom environment

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally within a special school or SEN setting
• Strong understanding of differentiation and adaptive teaching strategies
• Patient, resilient, and reflective teaching approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• ECTs with a strong interest in SEN are welcome to apply

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £32,916 – £51,048 + SEN 1 allowance
• Flexible working options: full-time, part-time, or maternity cover
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff culture
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
• Opportunity to make a genuine, long-term impact on pupils’ lives
• Immediate or September start available

How to Apply For more information or to apply, please send your CV to:
Hamzah.miah@pertempseducation.co.uk
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.