SEN Supply Teachers – January Onwards – Andover, Hampshire
Flexible day-to-day and short-term roles | Competitive daily rates (Teacher Pay Scale for long-term bookings)
Primary and secondary SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools and specialist provisions in Andover and the surrounding areas are looking for adaptable, skilled supply teachers from January onwards. Opportunities include day-to-day cover, short-term placements, and longer-term supply roles for those who prefer consistency.
These settings support pupils with autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory processing differences, and a wide range of cognitive and developmental profiles. Schools in Andover particularly value supply teachers who can quickly adjust to new routines and provide calm, structured, pupil-centred teaching.
About the Pupils and Their Needs
As an SEN supply teacher, you may work with pupils who:
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Have autism spectrum conditions with communication and sensory needs
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Experience moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD)
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Have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
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Need support with social interaction and understanding social cues
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Have cognitive delays affecting processing, memory, or problem-solving
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Experience sensory overload, shutdowns, or require regulated sensory input
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Feel anxious around changes in staff, routines, or transitions
A predictable, supportive approach helps pupils feel safe and ready to learn in supply situations.
Role Responsibilities
As an SEN Supply Teacher, you will:
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Deliver pre-planned lessons and adapt tasks to meet pupil needs
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Follow established routines to maintain structure and consistency
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Work closely with TAs and follow guidance from SENCOs and class teachers
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Use TEACCH-style structure, visual supports, communication aids, and sensory strategies
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Build quick rapport to promote engagement and positive behaviour
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Support personal care routines where required
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Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and reporting expectations for each school
Longer-term supply roles may involve planning, assessment, and will be paid in line with the Teacher Pay Scale (MPS/UPS).
Key Details
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Start: January onwards
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Type of work: Day-to-day supply, short-term cover, and long-term placements
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Availability: Full-time or part-time
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Term-time only
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Competitive daily rates, with pay-to-scale for long-term bookings
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CPD opportunities: Autism, sensory regulation, communication systems, and more
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Location: Andover and surrounding areas (e.g., Ludgershall, Tidworth, Stockbridge, Amesbury)
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for:
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Qualified teachers (QTS/QTLS), including ECTs
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Teachers with experience in SEN, autism, MLD/SLD, or complex needs
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Flexible supply teachers confident adapting to new classes
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Mainstream teachers interested in transitioning into SEN
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Patient, creative educators with a pupil-centred approach
Requirements
To apply, please submit your CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss January and spring-term SEN supply roles available across Andover.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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