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 a passionate and inspiring SEN Teacher to join our founding team.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly special from day one. As one of our founding teachers, you'll help shape the culture, curriculum and future of a brand-new specialist school, creating an environment where children with additional needs feel safe, understood and empowered to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
At Riseley Green, you'll enjoy the freedom to teach creatively, build meaningful relationships and tailor learning to every pupil's individual strengths and aspirations. With small class sizes, specialist resources and the support of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll have the time and flexibility to focus on what matters most, helping every child succeed.
This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to inspire confidence, nurture independence and make a lasting difference every single day, while helping establish a school that will positively change lives for years to come.
Whether you're already an experienced SEN Teacher or looking to bring your skills into a specialist setting, you'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation and professional development.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver engaging, creative and personalised lessons that inspire pupils to achieve their full potential.
Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of Special Educational Needs, ensuring every child can access learning and experience success.
Create a calm, nurturing and inclusive classroom where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to learn.
Promote pupils' confidence, independence, communication and emotional wellbeing through positive, relationship-based practice.
Work alongside the Headteacher and founding team to help shape the curriculum, routines and culture of a brand-new specialist school.
Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil progress, using assessment to inform future learning and maximise outcomes.
Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and external professionals to provide consistent, holistic support.
Champion safeguarding and promote the welfare of every pupil, maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Is passionate about helping children and young people with Special Educational Needs achieve their full potential.
Can deliver creative, engaging and highly personalised learning experiences.
Builds positive, trusting relationships and creates an environment where every pupil feels valued and able to succeed.
Is resilient, adaptable and committed to overcoming barriers to learning.
Enjoys working collaboratively and is excited by the opportunity to help establish and shape a brand-new specialist school.
Is committed to continuous professional development, innovation and delivering outstanding outcomes for every pupil.
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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Salary description
£42000.00 - £42000.00 per year