SEN Flexible teacher

General Description

Job Title: SEN Teacher
Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Additional: £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. Groveside School is growing—and we’re looking for an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our warm, vibrant and truly inspiring community. If you are passionate about transforming the learning experience for young people with additional needs, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Lead and manage high-quality SEN provision across the classroom, including 1:1 support, small group interventions and differentiated learning strategies
Oversee, deploy and support staff effectively to maximise the impact of SEN provision
Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of SEN support to SLT and governors
Work collaboratively with external professionals to secure the best outcomes for pupils
The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and will have the ability to develop secure relationships with our pupils and develop staff in a team which prides itself as being collaborative and supportive. 
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential
Has a genuine passion for teaching, learning and unlocking potential.
Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Please contact Zoe Eastwood on 01183 744556 or go to  for more information about the school. 
Supporting pupils with complex needs is incredibly rewarding — and you’ll make a genuine difference every day.
About the school
Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 – 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils. 
To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:
To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils.
To work with fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
To be committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
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

*Subject to successful probation. Welcome Bonus: £1,000 payable in two instalments — £500 after three months and £500 upon successful completion of final probation. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.