| SEN Class Teacher (With QTS) Full time position - Please note this is for a September 2025 start** Location: The Amicus School, Fontwell, West Sussex Salary: 34,329 - 40,713pa (depending on qualifications and experience) + Pension Contribution The Amicus School is an independent DfES registered SEN school providing therapeutic education for up to 28 traumatised and vulnerable children between 5 - 16 years old. The children attending our school are a mixture of residential and day student placements. Our School is part of our specialist & innovative independent childrens therapeutic community accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Our psychoanalytic and group process/ relations model informs and is ingrained in our therapeutic practice, culture and environment and is used to help children to recover from their trauma and engage and progress in their learning. We are looking for an extraordinary, dynamic, creative & committed qualified Teacher who has a genuine passion in teaching and supporting traumatised children in their education and in making a difference to their lives. The primary tasks of our SEN Class Teachers is to; Deliver a high standard of therapeutic educationEnable the children to make marked progress, development and achievements in their learningProvide a nurturing and understanding environment for the childrenCreate a stimulating & age appropriate learning experienceThis is in accordance with regulatory requirements and our model of therapeutic practice. If you have Qualified teacher status (QTS)A keen interest in psychoanalysis and group relations and how to integrate and create a therapeutic approach to teaching and learningExperience of working with children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, including work with complex traumaA natural caring, empathic & resilient natureA passion for wanting to make a difference and in helping children to learn and achievethen you could be that special individual we are looking for This is an challenging role, taking ownership for a small class group within our therapeutic school to meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable children in the country. This role will require you to lead from the front, demonstrating hard work and perseverance with a determination to make a lasting and meaningful difference in the lives of children. At Amicus, we offer An enthusiastic, committed and supportive management and staff teamExcellent opportunity for personal development and career progressionFull Induction & extensive ongoing training.High levels of individual Clinical and Line Management Supervision, as well a Group Clinical SupervisionExcellent professional development in expanding knowledge and understanding in the field of working with trauma, psychoanalysis, group relations and therapeutic community principlesA supportive, reflective & learning cultureA fully accredited Therapeutic Community environment where staff actively support and encourage one another.Generous company pension schemeStaff Introduction Scheme & Staff EventsCore hours of work: 8.30am 4.30pm Monday to Friday during term time (plus In-Service training days). Own transport (or at least non-reliance on public transport) essential due to location of the School. Amicus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Applicants will therefore undergo Enhanced DBS checks and Warner interviews as part of our Safer Recruitment Process and will be required to complete a full application pack. For further information and to apply for this post please request and application pack through Indeed or contact recruitment@theamicuscommunity.com Please look at our website for more information about us! |
