Primary SEN Teacher Required, The Windmill School, a special school for young people with autism.

SEN Teacher, Primary – The Windmill School, A Specialist Autism School

The Windmill School opened in September 2023 and we are a new 90 place special school for autistic pupils aged 5-19 with an educational health and care plan. At the Windmill School, strengths, difference, and positive autistic identity are celebrated.

Admissions in our first year have been targeted to the upper primary/lower secondary age range, however we are now ready (in our brand new new building) to accommodate early years and primary cohorts. Windmill pupils present with significant sensory sensitivities characteristic of autism preventing them from accessing a mainstream environment. Our students will have the potential to achieve academically in their areas of personal strength and interest and will benefit from the full range of the National Curriculum that is adapted to suit their learning style. Our provision offer includes small classes for committed and experienced teachers, and a personalised learning environment that all contribute to making our school an exceptional place to be.

We are currently seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Primary SEN Teacher for Autumn Term 2024 (or sooner for the right candidate). The successful applicant will demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the primary National Curriculum and we are also keen to hear from any subject specialists.

We are particularly looking for enthusiastic, versatile, resilient, and committed classroom practitioners able to work as part of a team with strong core values for inclusion.

 Requirements and responsibilities

• Candidates with UK Qualified Teacher Status or overseas equivalence and experience or qualifications in teaching pupils with special educational needs including autism.
• Experienced and energetic practitioners with the knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of teaching, learning, assessment and monitoring systems that drive meaningful outcomes.
• To follow our principles and pedagogy which contribute to the ethos of the Trust, underpinned by the Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support framework. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• A child centred approach with pupil well-being at the core of this work

The Windmill School uses an approach taken from the SCERTS Framework. If SCERTS is a new approach to you, we will provide full training and development.

The Windmill School is part of the well established Barnet Special Education Trust whihc maintains National Autistic Society Advanced Accreditation. We are fully committed to professional development that is positively endorsed by the autistic community and academic research teams.  This is a unique opportunity for a suitable candidate to progress their career as part of a friendly, supportive and passionate team, on a journey towards building excellent provision for autistic children drawing on the latest evidenced based practice.

We offer the opportunity to work with amazing young people and be part of a committed and dedicated staff team who place student wellbeing at the forefront of practice.  Barnet Special Education Trust is a community where all staff feel happy, valued and supported. Our students attending The Windmill benefit from small class sizes with excellent support staff and a low arousal learning environment in a state of the art autism-friendly building.

We would like to hear from you if you believe you could make a valuable contribution to the ongoing development of this school. 

The start date for this position is September 2024.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school to vacancies@bsentrust.org by 30th April at midday.

Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer sponsorship.

Barnet Special Education Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with children, young people and vulnerable adults (you are applying for a position working in regulated activity). In order to be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Barnet Special Education Trust employees must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Barnet Special Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.