SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – Primary Schools

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Contract: 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 welcoming and inclusive primary schools in and around Portsmouth to recruit a dedicated SEN Teacher for a full-time role, starting as soon as possible.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of additional learning needs. You will be responsible for creating an inclusive, structured, and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to pupils with SEN

• Planning and adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs

• Supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development

• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and wider school staff

• Creating a safe, positive, and supportive classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to making a real difference.

You will ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience working with pupils with SEN or additional needs (desirable but not essential)

• A strong understanding of differentiated and inclusive teaching strategies

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• A patient, flexible, and empathetic approach

Safeguarding

• 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-focused training

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunities to work in supportive and inclusive primary school settings

If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teacher available to start ASAP and looking to make a meaningful impact in primary education, 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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