Primary Teacher (SEMH)

Prospero Teaching; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Primary Teacher for a 'Good' rated Primary School in Southampton. This full-time role involves supporting pupils aged 7-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate holds QTS and has experience working with SEN pupils. Prospero Teaching offers professional development courses and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Full job description provided

Qualifications

• Must have effective past experience of working with SEN pupils.
• High work ethic, efficient administration skills required.
• Up to date Safeguarding training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop curriculum for Primary aged pupils with SEMH.
• Ensure successful outcomes for pupils.
• Work collaboratively with the primary staff team.

Skills

Experience with SEN pupils

Efficient administration skills

Competent IT skills

Ability to inspire and lead

Education

QTS, PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Primary Teacher (SEMH)

Prospero Teaching are recruiting a Primary Teacher for an Ofsted rated 'Good' Primary School located in Southampton.

Specialising in the care and education for pupils aged 7-11 who have an Education Health and Care Plan. Pupils have a range of needs, from Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) & Autism.

The successful candidate will hold responsibility for the delivery and ongoing development of Primary aged pupils with SEMH & Additional Needs, focusing on curriculum, teaching and learning, behaviour ensuring successful outcomes for our pupils.

The successful candidate will need to have had effective past experience of working with SEN pupils. A high work ethic, efficient administration skills, competent IT skills and the ability to inspire and lead others in the primary staff team are necessary.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

• Location: Southampton, Hampshire
• Position: Primary Teacher
• Type of work: Primary School Teacher, SEN
• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract type: Long-term / Permanent
• Full time/part time: Full time
• Paid to scale: M1-M6
• Hours: 8am 4pm, plus parents evenings, SLT meetings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• QTS, PGCE or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year is desirable but not essential as Prospero Teaching offer free a course
• Experience with Special Educational Needs mainly: SEMH & Complex Needs

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:

• Full job description and information surrounding this position
• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

For more information please contact our Hampshire Team on (phone number removed)