Job Description

Reception Teacher Required for School in Reading

About the role:

At Engage Education, we are currently looking for an ambitious and compassionate Reception Teacher for a fantastic primary school in Reading. This role is within the school’s Reception SEN nurture class, supporting a small group of vulnerable pupils in a highly supportive environment.

The class has around 7 children and benefits from the support of two dedicated Teaching Assistants, allowing staff to provide focused, nurturing support tailored to each child’s needs.

The school is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and has developed a positive, inclusive culture where both staff and pupils are supported to succeed. The leadership team has built an enthusiastic and collaborative staff community, with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and development.

If you have experience supporting children with additional needs, enjoy working in a nurturing environment, and are passionate about helping young learners thrive, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate has:

• Full QTS
• Experience planning and delivering engaging Reception or EYFS lessons
• Confidence in adapting learning to support children with additional needs
• Strong behaviour management and nurturing classroom practice
• The ability to respond flexibly to pupils’ emotional and learning needs
• A collaborative approach to working with support staff and SEN professionals

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided. xbpsjku

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