SEN Teacher

Year 8 Class Teacher – January Start

Location: Theale
Contract: Full-time, starting January

We are working with a therapeutic school are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Year 8 Class Teacher to join their team in January. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a small group of pupils who have a range of additional needs.

The Role

• Teach English, Maths, and PSHRE to a Year 8 class of 6 pupils, all with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), including:
  • Pupils with significant anxiety
  • Additional needs such as FASD and ADHD
• Deliver Business and Enterprise NCFE and ASDAN CoPE to Year 10 and 11 students
• Support enrichment sessions and varied activities
• Participate in break and lunch duties as timetabled

The Person

• Confident in planning and delivering English and Maths, and able to follow exam specifications for NCFE and ASDAN qualifications
• Understands the urgency of supporting Year 11 pupils 
• Skilled at building strong relationships quickly
• Effective communicator, with experience supporting pupils with significant Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Able to lead and manage a team of TAs and 1:1 staff
• Preferably experienced in de-escalation strategies and working with SEMH behaviours

What we offer:

✅ Competitive pay and ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

✅ A permanent, term-time role providing stability and opportunity for professional growth.

✅ The chance to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives and work in a caring and inclusive environment where every child is valued.

✅ Supportive school leadership and access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD training.

Interested?
Apply today and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

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