Sen Teacher

Job Title: SEN Teacher – SEMH Provision
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: In line with Teacher Pay Scale
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (earlier start available for the right candidate)

SEN Teacher Opportunity – New Specialist School Opening in Andover

A new specialist SEMH school opening in the Andover area is seeking to appoint a dedicated and resilient SEN Teacher to join its founding team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in establishing a nurturing and ambitious learning environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will teach pupils aged 4–16, primarily within the primary phase, with opportunities to support secondary-aged learners where appropriate. Classes will be small, with high levels of support, enabling staff to provide personalised and therapeutic education tailored to individual needs.

The school will support pupils who may also present with additional learning difficulties and who may be working below age-related expectations. The provision will promote academic achievement alongside emotional wellbeing, resilience, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet individual pupil needs

• Establish a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours through positive and consistent behaviour strategies

• Adapt teaching approaches for pupils working below age-related expectations

• Build positive and professional relationships that encourage engagement, confidence, and progress

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals

• Monitor and assess pupil progress both academically and emotionally

• Promote pupils’ wellbeing, resilience, and social development

About the School

• Newly established specialist SEMH provision in the Andover area

• Small class sizes with significant adult support

• Pupils aged 4–16 with SEMH and additional learning needs

• Therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to behaviour and wellbeing

• Supportive and collaborative leadership and staff team

• Opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of a new school community

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience within a primary, SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision setting

• Strong understanding of inclusive and adaptive teaching practices

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour

• Calm, resilient, and flexible approach

Desirable

• Experience working within SEMH or specialist settings

• Knowledge of trauma-informed or restorative practices

• Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs and/or autism

What We Offer

• A supportive working environment with a strong pastoral focus

• Ongoing professional development and specialist SEMH training

• Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments

• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on young people’s lives

• A chance to join and help shape a new specialist school from its early stages

Application Information

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEMH needs.

Please submit an up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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