SEN Teacher

Claycots School, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1QX

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP or January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £54,328.00 Annually (Actual)

SEN Teacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, dedicated and compassionate SEND Teacher to join our thriving and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about ensuring that pupils with special educational needs and disabilities receive the highest quality provision and support to thrive both academically and personally.

At Claycots School, we are proud to be a large, vibrant primary school serving over 1,700 pupils across two campuses in the heart of Slough. Our inclusive ethos sits at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues, parents and external agencies to deliver high-quality provision for pupils with SEND. The role offers the opportunity to provide specialist support, contribute to staff development, support the implementation of individual learning plans, and play a key role in improving outcomes for children with a range of needs.

Whether you are an experienced SEND practitioner or an ambitious teacher looking to develop your expertise further, you will benefit from being part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous professional development. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer excellent opportunities for career progression into leadership and specialist roles.

As a school, we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. We are proud to hold Gold Investors in People accreditation, reflecting our commitment to developing, supporting and valuing our staff. We also offer access to YuLife, an innovative wellbeing and rewards platform that includes medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, GP consultations and wellbeing incentives designed to support healthy lifestyles. Additional benefits include on-site Mental Health First Aiders, modern facilities, free on-site parking, refurbished staffrooms and subsidised staff events.

If you share our values of Kindness, Curiosity, Respect and Integrity, have a strong commitment to inclusion, and are passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children with SEND, we would be delighted to hear from you

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Claycots School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 1605 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Claycots School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/claycots-school

Claycots School is a large, multi-site school which is judged Good by Ofsted. Currently we have 1700 pupils over two campuses in Slough making us a unique school to work in.

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