Location: Woodward Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5LP
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: £32,916.00 – £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
MPR + SEN Allowance £2787
Closing Date: Midnight, Fri 30th Oct, 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Positions Available: 1
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive? Do you have the creativity, resilience and commitment to support children with special educational needs to achieve their full potential?
At Oak Tree School, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, we are seeking an inspirational SEN Primary Teacher to join our specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing and ambitious environment where every achievement is celebrated and every child’s individual strengths are recognised.
About The Role
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning for primary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs.
- Plan engaging and personalised learning experiences that reflect individual strengths and needs.
- Support pupils to make excellent progress academically, socially and emotionally.
- Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals.
- Implement communication strategies, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), to ensure all pupils can access learning.
- Monitor, assess and track progress, contributing to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews and targets.
- Create a positive, safe and nurturing learning environment where pupils can develop confidence and independence.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
About You
- Is a qualified teacher with experience of teaching primary-aged pupils.
- Has a strong understanding of SEND, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated complex needs.
- Can adapt teaching approaches to meet a wide range of learning needs.
- Demonstrates excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Is committed to inclusive education and raising aspirations for every pupil.
- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is enthusiastic, reflective and committed to continuous professional development.
Working At Oak Tree School Offers
- The opportunity to transform the lives of children with additional needs.
- A supportive and collaborative staff team.
- Access to high-quality professional development through Maiden Erlegh Trust.
- Opportunities to work alongside specialist professionals and share best practice.
- A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and ambition for all.
Oak Tree School is a calm, inclusive and aspirational learning environment where relationships come first and every young person is supported to thrive on their own terms. Our learners, aged 5–19, benefit from a personalised curriculum that blends academic learning with highly specialised therapeutic and developmental support. As a school created in September 2023 to meet the growing need for specialist places across the local community, we pride ourselves on offering a nurturing setting where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to flourish.
About Maiden Erlegh Trust
Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5000 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.
Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together.
Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference—a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.
Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Safeguarding Statement
Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust
Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including:
- Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
- ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
- Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
- Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
- Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
- Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes
- Mental Health First Aid Support
- Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
- Employee Referral Scheme
Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.
Contact Details
Daniel Brown
0118 216 0040
d.brown@maidenerleghtrust.org
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