Primary Teacher

SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: £31,650 - £43,607

Start Date: January 2026

SEN Primary Teacher – Opportunities via Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about teaching children with special educational needs?

If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN Primary Teacher may be for you!

A SEN/PRU Primary School in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated SEN Primary Teacher to join their team.

The Role:

You will be responsible for planning and delivering excellent mixed curriculum lessons to Primary School children ages 4-11 years old, with various SEN needs such as ADHD, ADD, ASD, CD, MLD, OCD, ODD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties and other behavioural needs.

The school is extremely committed to preparing pupils for a safe, happy and productive adult life, as well as having amazing commitment to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare, and it is expected of all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this same commitment to maintain a vigilant and safe environment. Their approach in developing a strong relationship with their pupils helps empower the students to face and embrace challenges in a safe and consistent environment.

Who We Are Looking For:

• PGCE / QTS / Fully Qualified Teacher status
• Applicant must be comfortable working in a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
• A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting children
• SEMH/mental health experience
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time, Term-time only
• Monday and Tuesday = 08:30 – 16:00
• Wednesday and Thursday = 08:30 – 15:15
• Friday = 08:30 – 15:00
• Access to CPD training
• Teaching Personnel offers its educators over 10 SEN training courses which are free of charge, plus plenty more with a generous discount!
• Holiday Pay

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic specialised environment and deliver high-quality education to Primary learners. If you meet the criteria and share our vision for inclusive learning, we encourage you to apply today!

About Us:

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

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