KS1/KS2 Teacher

Haywards Farm School Permanent - Full-time -Term time plus 10 inset days About Haywards Farm School Haywards Farm School is a small, outstanding independent school in West Berkshire, supporting up to 34 students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Our pupils may have learning difficulties, social and emotional needs and autism (ASD). Many have a history of non-attendance and need a consistent, relational approach to help them re-engage with education. As part of Amegreen Education, we focus on personalised education pathways that support both academic progress and emotional development, helping pupils build confidence, routines and readiness to learn. The Role Haywards Farm School is looking for a passionate KS1/KS2 Teacher to join our small, nurturing school. This is not a typical classroom role. You'll teach a high-quality, mainstream curriculum to children with a range of SEN and SEMH needs — adapting your approach within a trauma-informed, attachment-aware framework so that every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our classes are small, our adult-to-child ratios are high, and our aspirations for every child are higher still. You'll work alongside therapists, specialist support staff, and external professionals as part of a truly multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons across KS1 and KS2, adapted to meet each child where they are Build strong, trusting relationships that support emotional regulation and readiness to learn Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices as the foundation of your classroom approach Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, support staff, and external professionals Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress — both academic and social Create a positive, inclusive classroom culture rooted in wellbeing and resilience You Will Ideally Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching within KS