This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our SEND Resource Unit at Westwood Farm Schools Federation.

Westwood Farm Infant and Junior Schools share a site in Tilehurst on the western edge of Reading. The schools federated in April 2014. Both schools have a Hearing Resource. The SEND Complex Needs (including Autism) Resource is run together with West Berkshire Council.

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher to join our highly-skilled and supportive team.

We can offer you: 

• Approachable and supportive leadership
• An encouraging approach to staff development
• A well-resourced environment
• Children who are rewarding and inspiring to work with, supportive parents and a welcoming community

The successful candidate will need to: 

• Experience working with children with moderate to severe learning difficulties desirable
• A reflective practitioner with determination to secure the very best outcomes for our pupils
• Able to provide creative, enriching and inspiring learning opportunities
• A team player who supports others and shares good practice
• A positive individual with excellent communication skills
• Well-organised and able to meet deadlines

To request further details or an application form, please contact Dawn Finn, PA to Headteacher on recruitment@westwoodfarmschools.w-berks.sch.uk

Visits to the Schools are warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact Mrs. Dawn Finn on 0118 9426113.

Closing date for applications: noon Friday 16/10/2026.
Interviews will be on Wednesday 20/10/2026.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Nurture, Inspire, Achieve