EYFS/SEN Teacher

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Are you an innovative EYFS/SEN Teacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? Join our New Options School – Riseley Green School in Riseley, Berkshire, which opened in May 2025 and has capacity for 60 pupils aged 4–16 years. The school caters to pupils with autism (ASC) and complex needs.

Job Title:  EYFS/SEN Teacher
Location:  Riseley Green School, Reading, RG7 1QF
Salary:      Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: November 2025
UK Applicants Only – This role does not offer sponsorship

Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people. As an EYFS/SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupil’s achievement and ability to develop.

About the Role

As an EYFS/SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their individual educational needs, ensuring the effective delivery of the school curriculum and maximising each pupil’s achievement and personal development.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and make effective use of resources to improve learning and achievement for all pupils, in consultation with the Headteacher
• Teach a range of subjects as required, sometimes outside the main teaching area, to ensure the effective delivery of the curriculum
• Take on other identified responsibilities in consultation with the Headteacher to support the school’s curriculum delivery
• Support and promote the learning, personal development, and wellbeing of all students

General Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people
• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements, and school policies
• Undertake tasks related to the day-to-day administration and organisation of the school
• Take responsibility for specific areas of work, reviewed annually and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process
• Take on additional responsibilities as required

Qualifications Required

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

About Us

Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school for autistic young people aged 4 to 16 years.

Situated on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire, the school provides a distinctive blend of education and support tailored to a diverse range of pupil needs and abilities. Riseley Green School opened in May 2025 and has a capacity for 60 pupils. The school caters to pupils with autism (ASC) and complex needs, offering a nurturing and structured environment where each child can thrive.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are a leading provider of specialist education, delivering innovative approaches that produce measurable outcomes for neurodivergent young people and young adults.

We are proud to share that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing all members of our staff team.

Why join Options Autism? 

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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