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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! This is your opportunity to help shape something truly special at Riseley Green School, our brand-new specialist school that opened in May 2025 in Riseley, Reading, Berkshire. With capacity for 60 pupils aged 4-16 years, we support children and young people with autism (ASC) and complex needs - providing a nurturing, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. Job title: SENCo / Assistant Headteacher Location: Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF Salary: Up to £48,000 per year ( not pro rata ) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Contract: Permanent Term Time only Start: January 2026 UK applicants only; no sponsorship available Are you ready to make a real impact in a brand-new specialist school? As part of our expanding Options Autism family, we are opening Riseley Green School in Berkshire-and we're searching for a dynamic and passionate SENCo / Assistant Headteacher to help shape its future from the ground up. This is your chance to be part of something truly exciting: building an inclusive, nurturing, and aspirational environment where every pupil is supported to succeed. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will also contribute to the school day through some PPA cover as needed-helping you stay connected to classroom practice and our pupils' daily experiences. About the Role We're looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking SEN professional who is committed to transforming the lives of children with a diverse range of needs. In this pivotal role, you'll drive the development of outstanding SEND practice, working closely with the Headteacher, teaching staff, and our in-house therapy team to deliver personalised, high-quality support for every learner. You'll champion inclusive approaches, guide colleagues with confidence, and ensure our pupils make meaningful progress-academically, socially, and emotionally. Key Responsibilities Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and families, ensuring provision meets individual needs Lead all EHC plan processes with accuracy, clarity, and impact Oversee smooth transitions into, within, and beyond the school Coach staff to adapt teaching and learning for complex and varied SEND profiles Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to embed a robust graduated approach Ensure baselining, assessment, and progress tracking are purposeful and personalised Shape and drive the school's annual SEND improvement plan Analyse whole-school trends and use insight to refine provision Promote staff development through identifying training needs and championing high-quality CPD Ensure access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, and equality requirements are met Collaborate with behaviour and well-being teams to maintain a calm, supportive environment Maintain accurate, up-to-date SEND records across the school Provide PPA cover within the school as part of your weekly responsibilities Requirements / Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) SENCo qualification Experience working in specialist or inclusive settings Strong understanding of complex and diverse SEND profiles Commitment to personalised learning, teamwork, and pupil well-being This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in the potential of every child and wants to make a lasting difference within a specialist SEN school. About Us Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school for autistic young people aged 4 to 16 years. Situated on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire, the school provides a distinctive blend of education and support tailored to a diverse range of pupil needs and abilities. Riseley Green School opened in May 2025 and has a capacity for 60 pupils. The school caters to pupils with autism (ASC) and complex needs, offering a nurturing and structured environment where each child can thrive. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are a leading provider of specialist education, delivering innovative approaches that produce measurable outcomes for neurodivergent young people and young adults. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group 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.

Teacher Hill House School, Lymington, Hampshire Salary Up to £39,600 per annum DOE 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year Are you an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge? Or an Early Careers Teacher looking for an exciting and rewarding start to your journey in education? The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities is looking for an experienced, creative teacher to join Hill House School. Candidate Profile We are looking for somebody who has drive and vision and who is passionate about the teaching profession and committed to a high quality service. Our teaching takes place in small classes with Teaching Assistant support. Working as part of a committed team, we need someone who can cater for the diverse needs of our students, therefore you need to be: Well organised and able to plan a structured learning environment; Practical, creative and inventive; Enthusiastic and energetic; Able to interact with people in a variety of ways; Looking to develop expertise in special needs and Autism. Dynamic and proactive A contributor to the schools multi - disciplinary team approach Managing complex behaviours We have successful experience of supporting Early Career Teachers through the induction years and would welcome applications from ECT'S. The main responsibilities involve following schemes of work, creating medium term plans, lesson planning, delivering the curriculum to a class group and supporting students with ASD in learning activities and personal skills. You will also be expected to take on a subject or curriculum area responsibility relating to the skills and experience you can bring to the role. Hill House School Hill House School is a 52 week residential special school providing quality care and education for young people between the ages of 11 and 19 with a diagnosis of autism, or whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. The school is made up of 31 students and we offer a curriculum to Key Stage 3 and 4 aged students broadly in line with the National Curriculum and differentiated to meet the student's needs. The school also has a College for post 16 students and this curriculum offer is built around the OCR Life and Living Skills Award. Our Implementation of the school curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 is such that we would also welcome applications from those trained in or with experience of working in a primary setting. The school is in the heart of the New Forest National Park, a beautiful location which is also close to the coast. Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Cambian Bletchley Park School, Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Are you an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge? Or an Early Careers Teacher looking for an exciting and rewarding start to your journey in education? Cambian Bletchley Park School Bletchley Park is a 38-week specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and complex needs. The children and young people that attend school range between the ages of 7 - 19 years. We are looking for somebody who has drive and vision and who is passionate about the teaching profession and committed to a high quality service. If you have an interest in working with special needs students this is an ideal place to use your skills in this highly rewarding and challenging field of education. Our teaching takes place in small classes with Teaching Assistant support. Working as part of a committed team, we need someone who can cater for the diverse needs of our students, therefore you need to be: Well organised and able to plan a structured learning environment; Practical, creative and inventive; Enthusiastic and energetic; Able to interact with people in a variety of ways; Looking to develop expertise in special needs and Autism. Dynamic and proactive A contributor to the schools multi - disciplinary team approach Managing complex behaviours The main responsibilities are following schemes of work, creating medium term plans, lesson planning, delivering the curriculum to a class group and supporting students in learning activities and personal skills. You will also be expected to take on a subject or curriculum area responsibility relating to the skills and experience you can bring to the role You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and memorable learning experiences, following the Schools curriculum and you will have the opportunity to work as part of an integrated skilled multi-disciplinary team, aiming to expand the horizons and improve the skills of young people. This role consists of 37.5 hours per week. The role is Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30, term time only. The Cambian Group We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We provide a broad range of services across the UK including specialist education schools and colleges for residential and day students, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share the information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.