SEN Class Teacher

About the role

Join Our Team as a Teacher on the Main Pay Scale at Amwell View School & Specialist Sports College!

Are you a passionate teacher looking to develop your skills in a specialist setting? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with severe learning difficulties? If so, Amwell View School & Specialist Sports College invites you to join our supportive and dedicated team!

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 are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a teacher on the Main Pay Scale, ready to take the next step in their career.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Specialist Training & Development: Gain expert knowledge in Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching, with tailored CPD, mentoring, and external training opportunities.
• Generous PPA Time: Benefit from above-average PPA time, giving you space to plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Smaller Class Sizes & Dedicated Support: Teach in an environment where small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios allow for personalised and impactful teaching.
• A Rewarding & Varied Role: From structured lessons to sensory learning, every day is unique and fulfilling.
• Supportive & Collaborative Team: Work alongside specialist teachers, therapists, and teaching assistants, all dedicated to making a difference.
• Excellent Facilities: Benefit from our well-resourced school, featuring specialist learning areas, therapy rooms, sensory spaces, and a hydrotherapy pool.
• Exciting Career Progression: Amwell View supports teachers in developing leadership skills, working towards threshold standards, and taking on additional responsibilities.
• Convenient Onsite Parking: Enjoy stress-free commuting with free onsite parking.

As a Teacher at Amwell View School, You Will:

• Develop creative, multi-sensory lessons that enhance communication, social, and life skills.
• Manage and support a team of teaching assistants within your classroom, fostering a strong collaborative approach.
• Work closely with middle and senior leaders to help shape and deliver a rich, varied curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with families and carers, ensuring a holistic approach to pupil development.
• Participate in a wide range of school activities, including parents’ evenings and community events.Lead engaging lessons for pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe learning difficulties, adapting your teaching to meet their individual needs.
• Receive ongoing 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.