Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

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Job Title:

Teacher

Location:

Upton Grange School, Slough, SL3 7LR

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Salary: £43,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only Start:
November 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Looking for a teaching role where you can focus on what matters most, making a real difference? At Upton Grange School, you'll have the opportunity to teach in a specialist setting where relationships come first, individuality is celebrated and every achievement is recognised. Working with small class sizes and the support of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll have the time and flexibility to deliver creative, personalised learning that enables every pupil to succeed.

This is more than a teaching role, it's an opportunity to help children and young people with autism and additional needs develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning. Every day brings the chance to celebrate breakthroughs, build meaningful relationships and transform futures. Whether you're already working in specialist education or looking to bring your skills from mainstream into a more rewarding environment, we'll provide the support, professional development and collaborative culture to help you thrive.

What You'll Be Doing Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that inspire pupils to achieve their full potential. Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs, ensuring every pupil can access the curriculum and experience success. Build positive, trusting relationships that support pupils' academic, social and emotional development. Create a calm, inclusive and nurturing classroom where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding outcomes. Monitor progress, celebrate achievement and adapt learning to maximise pupil engagement and development. Contribute to curriculum development and help shape innovative learning experiences that meet the needs of every learner. Champion safeguarding and promote the wellbeing of every pupil. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification. Holds a recognised degree. Is passionate about helping children and young people with SEND, Autism and additional needs achieve more than they ever thought possible. Can deliver creative, engaging lessons that inspire confidence and curiosity. Builds positive relationships and creates an inclusive learning environment where every pupil can flourish.

Is resilient, adaptable and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Is committed to safeguarding, continuous professional development and delivering exceptional outcomes for every pupil. About Us Upton Grange School is our Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 setting for pupils aged 3 - 11 years old setting. Upton Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles.

Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate. This opportunity is located in Slough, a 15-minute walk from rail station and within commutable distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham and surrounding areas. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can…