SEN Teacher

Teaching Assistants & Teachers – SEN Schools (Reading)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of SEN schools across Reading, who are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants and qualified Teachers to join their teams. These schools support pupils aged 4–19 with a wide range of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

The Roles

Teaching Assistants

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Support the class teacher with engaging, differentiated lessons
• Use behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where required
• Help pupils access the curriculum and develop social and life skills
• Support pupils with personal care where appropriate (training provided)
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals

Teachers

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, inclusive lessons tailored to individual needs
• Adapt teaching approaches to support pupils with complex learning needs
• Manage classroom behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
• Monitor progress and contribute to EHCPs and reviews
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and external professionals
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment

What We’re Looking For

Teaching Assistants:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (education, care, or voluntary settings)
• A patient, empathetic, and calm approach
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Teachers:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN (desirable but not essential)
• Strong behaviour management and differentiation skills
• Passion for inclusive education

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella fees)
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
• Access to CPD and training (e.g. Team Teach, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding)
• Flexible working – choose when and where you work
• Opportunities for long-term and temp-to-perm roles in supportive schools

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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