SEND Teacher

SEND Teacher
Location: Reading
Job Type: Flexible Supply / Long‑Term / Temp‑to‑Perm / Perm
Pay: Competitive, paid weekly

Affinity Workforce is working in partnership with schools and Multi Academy Trusts in Reading, and we are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teachers to support pupils with a range of additional needs.

We have a high demand for staff, offering both flexible day‑to‑day cover and longer‑term teaching placements. Whether you’re looking for immediate work, consistent bookings, or a long‑term SEND teaching role starting immediately or from September 2026, we can help find the right opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering tailored lessons to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Planning and adapting learning activities in line with EHCPs and individual support plans
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Managing behaviour effectively and supporting emotional regulation
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and other professionals
• Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress and development
• Following school policies on safeguarding, behaviour, and health & safety

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (preferred)
• Experience supporting or teaching pupils with SEND (essential)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

• A dedicated consultant specialising in SEND and education recruitment
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities for short‑term, long‑term, and temp‑to‑perm placements, including immediate and September 2026 starts
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
• Competitive weekly pay
• A supportive, friendly team and ongoing career guidance

Interested?

Apply today, and we’ll be in touch for an informal chat about SEND Teacher roles in Reading, including immediate and long‑term opportunities from September 2026, that match your experience and availability.

Affinity Workforce are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Workforce operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had a notification from us within 30 days, please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.
All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

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