Primary Teacher

Supply Desk; Dummer; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay to scale

Full-time placement through July 2027

Specialist educational setting

Support from dedicated Supply Deskcon

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a passionate Primary SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in the Basingstoke area from November 2026 through to July 2027. You will plan and deliver differentiated lessons to pupils with ASC, MLD and SLD, working with a supportive team to help learners progress.

In this full-time, long-term role you will create an inclusive classroom, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and professionals to support independent skills and positive outcomes for every pupil.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN.
• Able to differentiate lessons for individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' needs.
• Support learners with ASC, MLD, SLD and other needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support communication and engagement.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to learning plans.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, families and professionals.
• Encourage independence and essential life skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Skills

Differentiation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Primary SEN Teacher Specialist School Basingstoke

Start Date: November 2026
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Duration: November 2026 July 2027
Pay Rate: Paid to Scale

About the Role

Supply Desk is seeking a passionate and committed Primary SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in the Basingstoke area from November 2026 through to July 2027.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with additional needs. You'll be supporting learners with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

You'll plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that recognise each pupil's strengths, interests and individual learning goals. Working with small classes and an experienced team of support staff, you'll help create a nurturing environment where pupils can build confidence, develop essential skills and achieve their potential.

About the Setting

The school provides specialist education for pupils aged , with a strong focus on personalised learning and preparing young people for greater independence.

Its curriculum supports academic progress alongside communication, emotional development, social skills and practical life skills. The school aims to provide a safe, inclusive and aspirational environment where every learner is supported to progress at their own pace.

This role would suit a teacher who values a collaborative approach and is passionate about helping pupils with additional needs thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' individual needs and abilities.

• Support learners with ASC, MLD, SLD and other additional needs.

• Create a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment.

• Adapt teaching approaches to support communication, engagement and learning.

• Monitor and assess pupil progress, contributing to individual learning plans and targets.

• Work closely with teaching assistants, families and other professionals to provide consistent support.

• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.

• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and meaningful participation in learning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Has experience teaching pupils with special educational needs.

• Understands the needs of learners with autism, MLD and/or SLD.

• Is confident differentiating lessons and adapting teaching to individual needs.

• Has strong communication, organisational and classroom management skills.

• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Is patient, resilient and passionate about helping every pupil succeed.

Why Work with Supply Desk?

• Pay to scale, in line with experience and qualifications.

• A full-time, long-term placement through to July 2027.

• The opportunity to work in a specialist educational setting.

• A collaborative environment with experienced support staff.

• Ongoing guidance from your dedicated Supply Desk consultant.

• Potential access to further opportunities within specialist education.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.