SEN Teacher

SLD SEN Teacher – Primary Schools (Portsmouth)

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Position: Full-Time
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum (paid to scale)
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with primary schools across Portsmouth to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SLD SEN Teacher for a full-time position, starting as soon as possible.

The Role:

• Deliver engaging and highly differentiated lessons to primary-aged pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

• Adapt teaching approaches to support pupils with complex learning needs and varying levels of communication

• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development in a nurturing environment

• Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and wider school staff

• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment tailored to individual needs

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience working with pupils with SLD or complex needs (desirable but not essential)

• Strong understanding of inclusive and highly differentiated teaching strategies

• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills

• A patient, flexible, and empathetic approach to teaching

Safeguarding Requirements:

• An Enhanced Child Only DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive pay, paid to scale (£32,916 – £51,048)

• Ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in specialist and inclusive primary settings

If you are a committed SEN Teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties and are available to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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