SEN CLASS TEACHER - SOUTHAMPTON

Prospero Teaching; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free, accredited CPD

Access to in-house Training and Development

Ongoing support from local consultant

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEND Class Teacher for a specialist school in Southampton, starting in September 2026. This full-time, permanent role focuses on delivering personalized education to pupils with complex needs, including PMLD. The ideal candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in special education.

Along with a competitive salary (MPR/UPR + SEN 1 allowance), the position comes with ongoing professional development and support from an experienced team, making it a rewarding opportunity for passionate educators.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, ideally within a special school or complex needs setting.
• Confidence in working with pupils who require medical or physical support.
• A genuine passion for enabling every learner to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, personalised teaching to pupils with complex needs.
• Plan and deliver an engaging, multi-sensory curriculum tailored to individual EHCP outcomes.
• Promote independence, communication, and wellbeing through inclusive approaches.

Skills

Teaching pupils with SEND

Understanding of PMLD pedagogy

Creativity and resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEND Class Teacher - Specialist SEND School, Southampton

Full‑Time | Permanent Salary: MPR/UPR + SEN 1 (£2,786)

Start Date: September 2026

Applications welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs

Prospero Teaching is delighted to be supporting a warm, inclusive, and highly regarded specialist SEND school in Southampton in their search for a dedicated SEND Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

The school provides a nurturing and aspirational environment for pupils aged 3-16 with a wide range of complex needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex medical needs. Staff work collaboratively with families, therapists, and medical professionals to ensure every child receives personalised, holistic support and a curriculum that enables them to thrive.

About the Role

Delivering high‑quality, personalised teaching to pupils with complex needs, including PMLD and significant learning difficulties
Planning and delivering an engaging, multi‑sensory curriculum tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
Creating and adapting resources to ensure accessibility, communication development, and meaningful engagement
Supporting pupils' physical, emotional, and social development through consistent routines and nurturing relationships
Working closely with therapists, medical professionals, support staff, and families to provide holistic, coordinated care
Promoting independence, communication, and wellbeing through a highly differentiated and inclusive approach
Contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture within a specialist school environmentWhat we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching pupils with SEND, ideally within a special school or complex needs setting
Strong understanding of PMLD pedagogy, sensory learning, and inclusive practice
Confidence in working with pupils who require medical or physical support (training provided)
Creativity, resilience, and a nurturing approach to supporting children with significant additional needs
A genuine passion for enabling every learner to achieve their full potentialRole Details

Location: Southampton
Position: SEND Class Teacher
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Hours: Monday-Friday, school hours
Pay: MPR/UPR + SEN 1 allowance (£2,786)Why join Prospero Teaching?

Free, accredited CPD including PMLD strategies, communication approaches, and behaviour support
Access to our in‑house Training and Development Team
Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant offering tailored guidance and opportunities

If you're passionate about specialist education and committed to supporting pupils with complex needs to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally, we would love to hear from you