SEN Teacher

Supply Hive are looking for an experienced, passionate SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Reading for pupils aged 3–19 with a wide range of complex needs (including ASC, profound and multiple learning difficulties, sensory impairments and physical disabilities).
This setting has built a strong reputation locally for its inclusive ethos, high expectations and excellence in specialist provision. Staff describe it as welcoming, forward-thinking and committed to developing each child’s potential—not just academically but socially and emotionally too. You’ll find wide grounds, specialist equipment and a team that believes in doing whatever it takes.

Your Role
You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with significant SEND, tailoring approaches to meet individual EHCP outcomes and support needs.
• Use specialist communication systems (Makaton, visual prompts, AAC, sensory strategies) and collaborate with therapists and TAs to ensure access and progress.
• Foster independence and life skills alongside academic learning—developing young people for their next steps and beyond.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment where each student is valued, challenged and supported.
• Engage with families, multi-disciplinary teams and external professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to pupil development.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to the school’s culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality teaching for children with MLD, SLD, PMLD and associated complex needs.
• Use assessment for learning, interpret data and set relevant individual targets.
• Maintain structured, stimulating classrooms and manage specialist/sensory equipment as needed.
• Promote student agency, independence and progression to next life/school stage.
• Support colleagues, contribute to school improvement priorities and uphold safeguarding, equality and inclusion standards.

Requirements
• Valid UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Proven experience teaching children/young people with significant special educational needs (experience with autism spectrum condition, PMLD or sensory impairments is a plus).
• Solid understanding of specialist communication methods, differentiation for complex needs and working in multi-professional settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a flexible, positive mindset and commitment to inclusive education.
• A professional commitment to safeguarding, equality of opportunity and supporting vulnerable learners.
• Right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• MPS/UPS salary with an additional SEN allowance recognising the specialised nature of this role.
• Comprehensive induction, coaching and ongoing CPD in specialist provision.
• Supportive, enthusiastic staff team and leadership committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• Excellent facilities and a well-resourced environment designed for specialist learners.
• Real scope for career development in the SEN sector, in a school that values longevity and relationship-building.

At Supply Hive, safeguarding is one of our highest priorities. All successful candidates will undergo enhanced DBS and full recruitment checks.

Ready to make an impact?
Let’s talk. Apply via our website today. If this particular role isn’t for you but you’re looking for something similar, check out our other opportunities at www.supplyhive.co.uk