SEN Class Teacher

About the role

Join Our Team as an Experienced Teacher on the Upper Pay Scale at Amwell View School & Specialist Sports College!

Are you an experienced teacher looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting? Do you want to shape the future of education for children and young people with severe learning difficulties? If so, Amwell View School & Specialist Sports College invites you to join our supportive, passionate team as we continue to grow and thrive.

At Amwell View, we are committed to unlocking every child’s potential by providing a nurturing, engaging, and structured learning environment where both pupils and staff can flourish. We’re excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a teacher on the Upper Pay Scale, looking to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to the development of our curriculum and staff.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Specialist Training & Development: Access expert knowledge in Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching, with tailored CPD, dedicated mentoring, and external training opportunities.
• Generous PPA Time: Benefit from above-average PPA (Planning, Preparation & Assessment) time, ensuring you have the space to create effective, engaging lessons.
• Smaller Class Sizes & Dedicated Support: Enjoy teaching in an environment with small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios, allowing for personalised and high-quality teaching experiences.
• A Rewarding & Varied Role: With a diverse range of activities from structured lessons to sensory learning, no two days are ever the same, offering variety and excitement in your role.
• Supportive & Collaborative Team: Work alongside a dedicated senior leadership team, specialist teachers, therapists, and teaching assistants who share your passion for making a difference.
• Excellent Facilities: Take advantage of our well-resourced school, featuring specialist learning areas, therapy rooms, a hydrotherapy pool, and sensory spaces.
• Convenient Onsite Parking: Enjoy hassle-free commuting with free onsite parking.

As an Experienced Teacher at Amwell View School, You Will:

• Lead lessons and support pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe learning difficulties, adapting your teaching to meet their individual needs.
• Develop creative, multi-sensory lessons to engage pupils in communication, social, and life skills development.
• Take on leadership responsibilities, helping to shape and deliver a rich, varied curriculum.
• Collaborate with middle leaders and a supportive senior leadership team to further develop the school’s curriculum and teaching practices.
• Communicate effectively with families and carers to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Participate in a wide range of school activities, including parents’ evenings and community events.
• Receive continuous professional development to enhance your expertise in SEND teaching, behaviour management, and alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS, AAC).

Exciting Growth & Future Opportunities at Amwell View School:

At Amwell View School, we are on an exciting journey of growth and development. In addition to our main site in Stanstead Abbotts, we are proud to have satellite provisions in both Stanstead Abbotts and Tonwell, further expanding our ability to support pupils with special educational needs. We are also excited to be working closely with Arlesdene Nursery, as the Local Authority has agreed to fund four pupils with SEN through Amwell View, who will be placed at Arlesdene.

Looking ahead, we are thrilled to announce that we will be opening a new site in Buntingford, scheduled to open in 2027. This expansion will create a wealth of new opportunities for both staff and pupils, enhancing our capacity to deliver exceptional care, education, and support for our community. We look forward to the new chapter in our journey, where growth, opportunity, and collaboration will continue to shape the future of Amwell View School!

How to Apply:

At Amwell View School, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where both staff, pupils and students can thrive. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career that offers variety, growth, and the chance to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!

For more details, please visit our website.

Please apply on the My New Term website, using the online application form. CVs will not be considered. Should you need support, please contact human.resources@amwell.herts.sch.uk

Please note late applications will not be considered.

Amwell View School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.