Primary Teacher (SEN)

Prospero Teaching; Hythe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching agency is seeking a qualified Primary Teacher with SEN experience in a dynamic special school setting. This role involves delivering a tailored primary curriculum to secondary-aged students with varied special educational needs, within a nurturing educational environment. Join a supportive team and make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Free, accredited CPD courses

Support from in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in UK Primary Schools (KS1 or KS2) preferred.
• Experience in SEN or alternative provision highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a primary-style curriculum adapted for secondary-age students.
• Work with a range of subjects particularly English, Maths, and topics.
• Manage classroom and support students with special educational needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Teaching

Communication

Education

QTS / PGCE or equivalent

Up-to-date Safeguarding training

Job description

Primary Teacher (SEN)

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a qualified Primary Teacher with SEN experience to join a specialist secondary school located on the edge of the stunning New Forest National Park, starting in September 25.

The school supports pupils aged 11-16, offering a nurturing and therapeutic learning environment for students with a wide range of special educational needs. These include Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), social, communication and sensory needs, specific and moderate learning difficulties, and mental health challenges.

The school provides a well-resourced, supportive, and highly inclusive environment. Staff are trained in trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices, and the curriculum is tailored to meet the social, emotional and academic needs of every student. Pupils are taught in smaller groups with strong support from experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), enabling individualised teaching and relationship-building at the heart of learning.

The successful teacher will be responsible for delivering a primary-style curriculum, adapted for a secondary-age cohort, across a range of subjects particularly English, Maths and topic-based learning. A calm, creative and flexible approach is essential, along with a passion for working with young people with complex needs.

Whether you're an experienced SEN teacher or a Primary Teacher looking to transition into a specialist setting, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and dynamic team focused on supporting students to thrive.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

• Location: New Forest, Hampshire
• Position: Primary Teacher (with SEN experience)
• Type of work: SEN Secondary School (delivering a Primary-style curriculum)
• Contract start date: September 25
• Duration / Likely Duration: Temp-to-Perm
• Contract type: Long-term (Permanent potential)
• Full time/part time: Full-Time
• Minimum daily rate: From 162.31 per day
• Working hours: 8:30 am 4:00 pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• QTS / PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching in UK Primary Schools (KS1 or KS2)
• SEN or alternative provision experience highly desirable
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

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 update service or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional child-related references

OTHER:

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an 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. Successful candidates will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to take up the post.

PROSPERO TEACHING OFFERS THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Support from an in-house Training and Development Team