SEN Primary Classroom Teacher at Arbour House School

SEN Primary Classroom Teacher at Arbour House School Join to apply for the SEN Primary Classroom Teacher at Arbour House School role at Dorset Council. Due to continued growth, we are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity for an SEN Primary Classroom Teacher. Arbour House School is a small, Thrive‑registered independent specialist provision for young people with learning disabilities. We provide a bespoke, individualised curriculum based on an adapted National Curriculum model to enable children aged 6 to 18 years old to achieve their full potential, contribute to their communities, gain meaningful employment, or progress to further education. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working with SEN children and who will share our vision to create innovative ways of engaging pupils to achieve, make progress, and be the best that they can be Arbour House is rated ‘Outstanding’ for all categories in our June 2025 Ofsted Inspection. Further information about the school, including a copy of our latest Inspection Report, is available on the school website: potens-uk.com/young-people/education/welcome-to-our-school. Closing date: 23 January 2026 – although the post may be closed sooner should a suitable applicant be found prior to this date. As part of our application process, you will be required to complete an application form. The application form, JD and person spec can be found attached. Once you have completed the application form, please return it to applications@potens-uk.com. You can also request a hard copy of our application form or arrange a visit to our school by calling our Senior School Administrator Lauren Pointer on 01305 781400. What We’ll Give You MPS/UPS dependent on skills and experience per year plus Annual SEN Allowance of £5,285.00 Full time 40 hours per week, term time only Teacher’s Pension Scheme Learning and development opportunities to invest in your future Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7 Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses A generous referral scheme Who You Are You are a qualified Primary Teacher You will have a track record of successful teaching experience You will have experience of monitoring and evaluating classroom practice and teaching and learning Additional qualifications within a relevant field of SEN, experience of working with children with autism, or experience of working with children with special educational needs within a mainstream or specialist setting would be desirable About Us We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including enhanced DBS, a minimum of two satisfactory references, and online profile checks (the checks are carried out independently of the interview panel and only regarding working with children). For more information on recruitment of ex‑offenders, see our policy. Diversity We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and making a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported. #J-18808-Ljbffr