Teacher

Teacher 
Location: Tokers Green, Reading 
Salary: £31,650 - £45,646 p.a. (M1- UPS1) 
Contract: Full time permanent position
Start date: September 2025

Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity to work with a SEN school based in Reading. The school cater for pupils aged 5-16 with autism spectrum conditions, severe to moderate learning difficulties and complex needs.

Job Summary of a Teacher

• 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. 

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. 

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. 

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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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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