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Job Title: Primary SEN Teacher
Location: Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF
Hours: Bank role - As Needed, Flexible
Salary: £20.00 - £30.00 per hour
Contract: Bank
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At Riseley Green School, we are looking for a dedicated and adaptable Bank SEN Teacher to join our specialist team on an as-needed basis. This flexible role is ideal for an experienced Primary Teacher who is passionate about making a difference and enjoys the variety of working across different classes and supporting students with a range of additional needs.
You'll step into a nurturing and supportive environment where small class sizes and personalised learning allow you to build positive relationships and create meaningful learning experiences. Working alongside Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals, you'll help students engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve success.
What You'll Be Doing Deliver creative and engaging lessons aligned to the curriculum.
Adapt teaching and learning activities to meet a range of Special Educational Needs.
Create a safe, structured and positive learning environment where students can thrive.
Build on students' individual strengths, interests and starting points to maximise engagement.
Support students' academic, social and emotional development.
Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and wider professionals.
Monitor student progress during your time in class and provide feedback where required.
Maintain high expectations while making learning accessible, practical and meaningful.
Encourage confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.
Celebrate achievements and help every student recognise their potential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a flexible and compassionate teacher who wants to make a real impact while enjoying the benefits of a bank role within a growing specialist setting.
What we're looking for
For this role, experience teaching Primary aged students and a strong knowledge of the Primary curriculum are essential.
You'll also need:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience working in Primary education and/or EYFS
A strong understanding of the Primary curriculum and how to adapt it for different learning needs
A creative and flexible approach to teaching
A passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs achieve their potential
The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students
A nurturing, patient and resilient approach
Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals
A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and achieving the best possible outcomes for every student
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 students.
We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each child's needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Small classes, high staff-to-student ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every student 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.
At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place students 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 students 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.
OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. xrexnqw Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education 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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