Job Description

SEN Class Teacher (With QTS)

Full time position - Please note this is for a February/March 2026 start

(TERM TIME ONLY)

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 children's 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 education Enable the children to make marked progress, development and achievements in their learning Provide a nurturing and understanding environment for the children Create a stimulating & age appropriate learning experience
This 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 learning Experience of working with children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, including work with complex trauma A natural caring, empathic & resilient nature A passion for wanting to make a difference and in helping children to learn and achieve

...then 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 team Excellent opportunity for personal development and career progression Full Induction & extensive ongoing training. High levels of individual Clinical and Line Management Supervision, as well a Group Clinical Supervision Excellent professional development in expanding knowledge and understanding in the field of working with trauma, psychoanalysis, group relations and therapeutic community principles A supportive, reflective & learning culture A fully accredited Therapeutic Community environment where staff actively support and encourage one another. Generous company pension scheme Staff Introduction Scheme & Staff Events
Core 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!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,329.00-40,713.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you hold QTS?
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location: In person