Primary Teacher (SEMH). Job in Southampton Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is recruiting a Primary Teacher for a 'Good' rated school in Southampton. The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 7-11 with Special Educational Needs, particularly SEMH. Candidates should hold QTS and have experience with SEN pupils. This is a full-time, long-term contract with competitive pay to scale.

Benefits

Free accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Full job description provided

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEMH & Complex Needs).
• Previous experience working in a UK school.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop education for Primary pupils with SEMH & Additional Needs.
• Focus on curriculum, teaching, learning, and behavior management.
• Inspire and lead the primary staff team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Administrative Skills

IT Skills

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)