SEN Teacher

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for an exciting opportunity? Do you have experience working with children with SEND? If you're ready to be part of a supportive and nurturing community that strives to achieve the best outcomes for its pupils in an inclusive environment, then Selwyn Hall School is the perfect place for you!

Located in the beautiful Foxton, South West of Cambridge , Selwyn Hall School is a new SEN school dedicated to providing specialist education for 7-18 year olds with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our pupils may have various diagnoses, including:

• ASD
• ADHD
• FASD
• Anxiety
• Communication and interaction needs
• Cognition and learning needs

With small bespoke groupings of 4-6 children , we ensure that every pupil receives the individual attention they need to thrive. Our large private grounds create a therapeutic environment that focuses on health and wellbeing, featuring:

• Outdoor learning experiences, including forest school
• A multi-use sports pitch
• A sensory trail
• A conservation area
• Play equipment

Inside, our fully refurbished building offers a variety of classrooms and activity rooms, including science, computing, music, drama, and Art/DT. As part of the Polaris Community , we have been improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, with all our provisions rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

As a teacher at Selwyn Hall School, you will:

• Teach all allocated areas of the curriculum
• Plan, prepare, and present engaging lessons tailored to the needs of your students
• Motivate pupils through enthusiastic and imaginative presentations
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to ensure high educational standards
• Monitor and assess pupils' progress, providing regular feedback
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and resources to enhance engagement and learning
• Create and maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment
• Uphold discipline in line with our Behaviour Policy

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Have successful experience in Primary School Teaching
• Possess a good knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Be able to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse pupil needs

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being, including:

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Access to an employee discount scheme with savings at over 740 retailers, including major supermarkets and restaurants

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS Check, which will be covered by Polaris.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. Join us in our mission to promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults!

• Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
• Salary: £28,000 - £38,000
• Contract Term: Permanent
• Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm
• Start Date: ASAP