Special Needs Teacher

Are you an SEN teacher looking for a long term position from Easter? Primary and secondary SEN schools and specialist provisions across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas are seeking dedicated and compassionate teachers to join their teams on a long-term basis.

These are excellent opportunities for teachers who are ready to commit to a school community, build meaningful relationships, and make a lasting impact on pupils with additional needs. Schools offer supportive leadership, strong staff teams, and well-resourced environments designed to help both pupils and staff thrive.

In these SEN settings, you may support pupils who:

• Have Autism with communication or sensory differences

• Experience moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD)

• Have speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN)

• Have Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and experience challenging behaviour

• Need support with social interaction and understanding social cues

• Have cognitive delays affecting processing and memory

• Experience sensory overload or benefit from structured regulation strategies

• Feel anxious around change, transitions, or unfamiliar situations

Consistency, structure, and a nurturing approach are key to supporting pupils’ progress and wellbeing.

The Role

As a SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs

• Create a structured, supportive, and engaging classroom environment

• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and therapists

• Use visual supports, communication systems, and sensory strategies

• Monitor progress and adapt teaching to support development

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families

• Support behaviour positively using consistent strategies

• Contribute to EHCP reviews, reports, and wider school life

• Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times

Key Details

• Start: Easter term (April) or shortly after

• Hours: Full-time (part-time may be considered in some settings)

• Salary: MPS/UPS, with SEN allowance where applicable

• Benefits: Supportive induction, ongoing CPD, and career progression opportunities

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for:

• Qualified teachers (QTS/QTLS), including ECTs

• Teachers with SEN experience (autism, MLD/SLD, complex needs)

• Mainstream teachers looking to transition into SEN

• Educators seeking stability and long-term career development

• Patient, adaptable, and child-centred professionals

Requirements

• QTS or QTLS

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain)

• Right to work in the UK

To apply, please submit your CV, and suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss SEN teaching opportunities available 

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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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