SEN Teacher

Oak Tree School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
1. Please write your personal statement here:
2. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to Every to process my onboarding paperwork
3. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to National College to receive my induction training
4. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, that I consent to processing my DBS check using the personal details provided.

Opened in September 2023, Oak Tree School in Winnersh is a specialist provision for up to 150 learners from Year 1 to Year 13 with an Education, Health and Care Plan for Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated complex needs.

The school offers a rich and stimulating curriculum, specialist personal development education and targeted therapeutic programmes delivered by highly skilled staff.

Oak Tree School is a partnership project with Brighter Futures for Children, Reading Borough Council and Wokingham Borough Council, reflecting a shared commitment to inclusive, local provision.

Community, inclusion and respect underpin the school's vision, alongside outreach programmes supporting SEND pupils in mainstream settings. Colleagues benefit from strong connections across the Trust's Special and AP Hub, encouraging collaboration, innovation and professional growth

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Staff well-being and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including:

Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service

ME Day - One additional day's leave each year for a significant personal event

Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities

Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles

Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points

Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET

Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.