SEN Teacher

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Job Title:  SEN Teacher
Location:  Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF
Hours:  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am-4.30pm
Salary:  Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Due to our continued growth, Riseley Green School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our founding team.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning. As one of our founding teachers, you'll play a key role in shaping the culture, curriculum and future of a brand-new specialist school, helping to create an environment where every pupil feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential.

At Riseley Green, we believe every young person deserves an education that's tailored to their individual strengths, interests and aspirations. You'll deliver engaging, personalised learning that builds confidence, develops independence and enables pupils with Special Educational Needs to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

More than just teaching lessons, you'll build meaningful relationships, celebrate every success and help young people overcome barriers to learning, making a lasting difference every single day.

Working alongside a passionate and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, influence the school's development and grow your own career within a forward-thinking organisation that values wellbeing, collaboration and continuous professional development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging, creative and differentiated lessons that inspire pupils and support excellent progress.
• Adapt learning to meet a wide range of Special Educational Needs, ensuring every pupil can succeed.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe, respected and motivated to learn.
• Promote pupils' confidence, independence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with the Headteacher and colleagues to help shape the curriculum and contribute to the development of a new specialist school.
• Assess, monitor and celebrate pupil progress, using outcomes to inform future planning.
• Teach across a range of curriculum areas where appropriate, encouraging curiosity and a love of learning.
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils, maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  • Passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and complex learning needs.
  • Creative, adaptable and committed to delivering engaging, personalised learning experiences.
  • Patient, resilient and able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced significant challenges.
  • A collaborative team player who is excited by the opportunity to help establish and shape a brand-new specialist school.
  • Committed to inclusion, high expectations and helping every pupil achieve their full potential.
  • Motivated to continue learning, developing professionally and contributing to whole-school improvement.

About Us

Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school near Reading, Berkshire, for autistic young people aged 4–16, with a capacity of 60 pupils.

We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each child’s needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Small classes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every pupil can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works closely with families to support wellbeing, independence, and the development of essential life skills.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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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