SEN Class Teacher for a New Specialist School, Andover

Senploy; Andover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, term-time only

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Staff wellbeing focus

Training and professional development

Experience in a new specialist school

Opportunity to help shape school’s文化

Support from an established 30+ years'

Job summary

Polaris is seeking a passionate SEN Class Teacher to join a newly opening specialist school in Andover for pupils aged 5–18 with complex needs, including SEMH. The role centers on creating a safe, personalised environment with a small capacity of 60 pupils, enabling staff to understand and support each learner.

You will help shape the school’s culture from the outset, contributing ideas, establishing routines and collaborating with colleagues to deliver the National Curriculum in a flexible,

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Degree-level education.
• Previous successful teaching experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH within an educational setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Patience, resilience and emotional consistency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and wider professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Adapt the National Curriculum to individual starting points and needs.
• Support pupils with SEMH and other complex needs.
• Create structured, predictable classroom routines.
• Identify barriers to learning and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Monitor attainment and track progress.
• Support pupils’ emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Work with Teaching Assistants for consistent support.
• Contribute to individual education and support planning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Collaborate with education, care and other specialists.
• Support pupils during educational visits and school activities.

Skills

QTS

Degree-level education

Teaching experience

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Patience and resilience

Collaborating with TA and specialists

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Polaris is seeking a passionate SEN Class Teacher to join a newly opening specialist school in Andover for pupils aged 5–18 with complex needs, including SEMH. The role centers on creating a safe, personalised environment with a small capacity of 60 pupils, enabling staff to understand and support each learner.

You will help shape the school’s culture from the outset, contributing ideas, establishing routines and collaborating with colleagues to deliver the National Curriculum in a flexible,