SEN Teacher Primary

About Us

Abingdon House School is an independent day school for children aged 5-19 with special educational needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and associated social communication profiles. We deliver a mainstream‑style environment with a fully integrated programme of education, therapy and personal development. Our holistic approach supports progress in academic studies, communication, independence and wellbeing. Every student follows a personalised pathway and benefits from therapeutic support throughout the day, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including teachers, therapists and pastoral practitioners. Students achieve a range of qualifications up to 4 GCSEs. Some students transition to mainstream education or other specialist settings, while others remain with us long term to continue their tailored provision. We are proud to be an ISA‑accredited and Google Reference School. Abingdon House is inspected by both CReSTeD and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), and we were recently awarded ISI's highest accolade, "a significant strength", for our highly effective interdisciplinary practice and the successful integration of therapeutic approaches into our students' learning.

Why Work With Us

• Work creatively with incredible students.
• Join a supportive and passionate staff team.
• Access a full CPD programme and career progression.
• Be part of an award‑winning school recognised for its integrated provision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension contributions.
• Two "personal days" annually (holiday that can be taken in term time).
• Flexible working – an allocation of PPA that can be taken at home.
• Free lunch every day and cooked breakfast twice a week.
• Employee assistance and well‑being support and advice.
• Cycle to work scheme.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward‑thinking team in a vibrant SEN school. In the Prep school, students follow the national curriculum adapted to individual needs. All SEN teachers at AHS deliver lessons with embedded therapeutic approaches. This is achieved through therapy that is integrated into every aspect of the school day, in lessons, structured daily routines and through interactions between staff and students. Teaching staff receive regular CPD and work closely with our therapy team to ensure therapeutic strategies are consistently and confidently applied.

Professional Duties

• Abiding by the policies and procedures of AHS and Cavendish Education.
• Promoting and upholding the ethos and values of AHS and Cavendish Education.
• General duties may alter in line with the needs of the school, as directed by the Headteacher or delegated member of staff.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To be responsible for a group of students, giving these students particular guidance and promoting their progress and well‑being.
• Develop and adapt the curriculum and deploy teaching techniques to stimulate and meet the students' individual Special Educational Needs (SEN) and support the students in developing academic, personal and life skills.
• Planning, preparing, delivering and evaluating educational programmes of support for students that are appropriately individualised and differentiated to support their SEN.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students, both academic and personal development. This includes implementing the Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Working collaboratively with other members of staff to maintain a coherent approach to the teaching of students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) throughout the School.
• Liaising and working closely with external professionals such as Local Authorities, Therapists, Educational Psychologists, as required to meet the individual needs of the students.
• Ensuring that the individual student in the class is supported and encouraged during unstructured periods of the school day such as break and meal‑times to develop independence, foster responsible and considerate behaviour, and generalise the skills taught in therapy and teaching sessions.
• Preparing information for and attending staff meetings, case meetings, Annual Reviews and meetings with parents and external professionals to discuss the progress of the student and promote the School.
• Preparing reports on student abilities and attending parent meetings in line with the school reporting cycle to identify students' needs.
• Maintaining standards of care and discipline in the school and during school activities, in line with all school policies and supporting the ethos of the school.
• Working with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and other staff on the preparation and development of courses of study, resource materials, intervention programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
• Developing planning, evaluation and assessment procedures, in line with school policy, to evaluate students' progress.

Appraisal

• Participating in any arrangements for appraisal and professional feedback and development.

Further Training and Staff Development

• Keeping up to date with new developments in education and with regards to SEN teaching.
• Participating in further training and professional development.
• Participating in and leading staff training after attending individual training courses.
• Attending all inset training at the school (twilight sessions and inset days).

Supervision

• Performing normal staff duties, including those specified in the Staff Handbook.
• Providing reasonable cover for absent colleagues.
• Undertaking break, lunchtime and after school duties as required.

About the Applicant

• Is primary school trained with QTS.
• Is flexible, creative and passionate about student‑centred learning.
• Has high expectations for student progress and wellbeing.
• Works well in a collaborative team.
• Has experience or a strong interest in SEN education.
• Is confident using ICT to support learning (ideally Google Suite).

Abingdon House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must be prepared to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must also undergo child protection screening, including checks with previous employers.

For an application pack or further information please contact: jennifer.lewin@abingdonhouseschool.co.uk. Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday 15th May. Interviews will be conducted throughout the hiring process.