Special Needs Teacher (Secondary) – Long Term to Permanent basis
Location: West Berkshire
Role Type: Long Term to Permanent
Salary: 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