SEN Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher (SEN)

Wokingham, Berkshire
£35,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
Full-time | 8:30am-5:00pm
Must have the right to work in the UK

Odyssey House School is a Good-rated special school with just 36 students, offering a calm, nurturing environment where staff can deliver personalised teaching and build strong relationships.

We are looking for a Maths Teacher to teach small classes of students with high-functioning autism, anxiety and EBSA. You will be supported by Teaching Assistants and an experienced SENCO, allowing you to focus on quality teaching and meaningful student progress.

• Deliver engaging, differentiated Maths lessons in small classes
• Support students to achieve recognised qualifications (Entry Level, Functional Skills, GCSE)
• Monitor progress and provide clear, supportive feedback
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff
• Provide pastoral support as a tutor/key adult

Optional second subject (e.g. Science) may be discussed but is not essential.

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios
• Strong support from SENCO and leadership team
• Purpose-designed, high-quality learning environment
• Ongoing professional development in SEN and inclusive practice
• A positive, team-focused culture with wellbeing at its core

• QTS (or working towards) or relevant teaching experience
• A passion for Maths and inclusive education
• A calm, flexible and supportive approach

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and references in line with KCSIE.

• Evidenced through:
  Application
• Essential
• Desirable
• QTS
• X
• Good Honours Degree in a relevant subject
• X
• Further evidence of study
• X

• Evidenced through:
  Application
• Essential
• Desirable
• Experience working within a Special Educational Needs setting
• X
• Proficient in the use of MS office, especially Word and Excel
• X
• Experience of working on a tight deadline
• X
• Experience working with children/young people with SEND and/or short-term difficulties (e.g. behavioural difficulties, mental health, physical disabilities)
• X

• Evidenced through:
  Application
• Essential
• Desirable
• Understanding of the requirements in education for their particular subject
• X
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• X
• Ability to relate to people at all levels
• X
• High level of confidentiality
• X
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• X
• Excellent attention to detail
• X
• Confidence to speak
• X
• Ability to deal with conflicting workloads
• X
• An understanding of how to support children with social interaction skills
• X
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• X
• Safeguarding of children and young people
• X
• Has a high level of initiative
• X

• Evidenced through:
  Application
• Essential
• Desirable
• Patient and calm
• X
• Desire to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils
• X
• Able to create good relationships with children, staff, parents and external agencies
• X
• Self-motivated
• X
• Have a professional, helpful and friendly approach in order to ensure a positive image is conveyed
• X
• Be committed to OES values and ethos
• X