Sen Teacher in Thatcham

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of autistic young people with complex needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where every day provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Prior’s Court is looking for a dedicated Teacher to join our specialist education team and help shape brighter futures.

Key job information:

• Wage: £36,000 - £45,000 p/a depending on qualifications and experience
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent

The role of Teacher at Prior’s Court

As a Teacher at Prior’s Court, you will deliver high-quality, personalised learning programmes that enable young people to grow, develop, and achieve meaningful progress. Working closely with the Learning Lead and a multi-disciplinary team, you will plan, deliver, and evidence learning across relevant Areas of Learning. You will also act as a tutor for a small group of young people, supporting their holistic development in partnership with their residential teams. This is a role where creativity, compassion, and resilience come together — and where your work genuinely changes lives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and adapt learning in line with long-term planning, creating tailored short- and medium-term plans and evidencing progress for moderation.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Lead, meeting regularly, maintaining accurate registers and records, and ensuring all learning outcomes are tracked.
• Support young people holistically by using structured teaching approaches, implementing This Is Me plans, leading a tutor group, maintaining stakeholder communication, and ensuring safeguarding and health needs are met.
• Facilitate meaningful experiences by providing lunch cover when needed and building relationships with workplace partners to create work experience opportunities.
• Maintain a safe, well-resourced environment through effective risk assessment, monthly monitoring, and ordering resources within budget.
• Lead and support colleagues by line-managing an Education Autism Practitioner, modelling best practice, mentoring others, supporting staff induction, and contributing to positive team morale while completing additional duties aligned with Prior’s Court’s values.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience teaching or supporting children/young adults with autism or complex needs (can be in a SEN or mainstream environment)
• QTS required (SEN qualifications desirable)
• Teaching & Professional Skills: Ability to plan, deliver, and assess learning effectively, manage workload, communicate clearly in writing and speech, and motivate and engage others.
• Personal Attributes: Calm, resilient, reliable, flexible, physically able to support activities, and confident delivering information to individuals and groups.

Qualifications/experience

• Qualified Teacher status – or in process.
• Experience of teaching with autistic children/young adults in an education environment or experience of working within a special/complex needs education environment.
• Experience of using a range of assessment tools relevant to the needs of autistic individuals with complex needs.
• Effective working within Multi-Disciplinary Teams.
• Familiar with and proficient in assistive technology and specialised software used to support SEN students.

Benefits

We know that our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding our staff through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package.

• Teachers pension
• Annual leave as per school holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it
• Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind
• Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers
• Health Cash Plan – available on a self-funded basis
• Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals
• Free flu vaccinations – available on-site each year
• Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories
• Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax-efficient leasing

How to apply

Read through the application documents below, then apply. A member of the recruitment team will be in touch within three working days. After applying, you may receive follow-up questions by email; please respond to proceed with your application. All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents.

Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Prior’s Court is an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles. We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.