SEND Teacher

Special Needs Teacher (Secondary) - Long Term to Permanent basis

Location: West BerkshireRole Type: Long Term to PermanentSalary: MPS/UPS + SEN

A specialist education provider in West Berkshire is seeking a dedicated and resilient Special Needs Teacher to join their team, supporting secondary-aged students with a range of complex needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who require tailored, therapeutic, and person-centred support.

About the Setting

The successful teacher will be joining a highly supportive, well-structured alternative provision catering to students with:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH)
• Trauma-related needs
• Various cognitive and complex learning difficulties

Classes are intentionally small, with a maximum of six learners, supported by at least two members of staff, ensuring a nurturing environment and excellent adult-to-student ratios.

The Role

The Special Needs Teacher will:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons tailored to diverse learning profiles
• Create a safe, positive, and structured learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and senior leaders
• Build strong, trusting relationships that support long-term emotional and academic development
• Contribute to individual learning plans and wider curriculum planning

This role includes full planning and preparation responsibilities and will be paid to the appropriate Main Teacher Scale, offering long-term stability with the potential to become permanent.

Experience & Requirements

Desired (but not essential):

• Experience teaching or supporting learners within special education, alternative provision, or PRU settings
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, autism strategies, and SEMH approaches
• Confidence managing behaviour using restorative and relational methods

Essential:

• A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and work creatively
• A genuine passion for supporting young people facing significant barriers to learning

Why Apply?

• Excellent support from a skilled staff team
• Small classes with high levels of adult support
• A long-term opportunity leading to permanent employment
• A meaningful role where you can see real progress in young people's lives