Therapeutic SEN Teacher

We are looking for a dedicated and creative SEN Teacher who can engage and inspire our incredible pupils. Haywards Farm School is a small, outstanding independent school in West Berkshire, catering to 34 students with a range of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, social and emotional challenges, and autistic spectrum disorders. Many students have a history of non-attendance and require support to successfully transition into the school environment.

Main duties of the role:

• Deliver the context of a Year 7 curriculum to a small cohort of young people.
• Plan and deliver person centred learning for students with a variety of individual needs.
• Monitor and review student progress and social and emotional development.
• Be part of a positive and inclusive wider school community.
• Work with a wider multi-professional team to develop therapeutic learning environments focused on positive wellbeing for both students and colleagues.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience within SEN.
• Has proven themselves as a good or outstanding Primary Teacher with an excellent record of classroom practice.
• Can make a significant contribution to our drive to raise standards, progress, and attainment, with an excellent understanding of assessment for learning.
• Has high expectations of pupil behaviour and achievement, as well as the ability to communicate this to others and demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills.
• Is a highly motivated individual with a commitment to providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities for our children.
• Is prepared to go the extra mile for our children and families.

Why work for us?

• Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast (when not in use for our children).
• You will be enrolled into a diploma (Level 3 Children and Young People). We want to support you with your career and will provide you with further qualifications and develop you into a more senior role.
• Health Cash Plan - claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments.
• Sick pay (after probationary period).
• Company pension.
• All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card.
• Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors.
• Long service award and employee of the month discretionary reward.
• Death in Service x 4 your salary.
• Recommend a friend and earn up to £500!

Equality and Diversity:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services. Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check.