Primary Teacher for SEND School – Portsmouth

Primary Teacher Needed for SEND School – Portsmouth 

Complex and SEMH School | Full-time opportunity

We are currently exploring the possibility of appointing an experienced and adaptable SEND Teacher for a full-time, long-term placement. The role will involve teaching a small class of 10 Year 11 pupils who are working at approximately Year 1 academic level. The class is supported by two Teaching Assistants, providing opportunities for collaborative working and personalised support to meet pupils’ individual learning needs.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who can deliver engaging, inclusive and appropriately differentiated lessons that support pupils to make meaningful progress. The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning, assessment and classroom delivery, ensuring that learning is tailored to pupils’ abilities and developmental needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), alongside the flexibility and creativity to adapt teaching approaches to support a range of learning needs. A commitment to developing pupils’ communication, confidence, independence and aspirations will be essential.

This is an opportunity for a skilled teacher to make a positive difference within a specialist educational setting, helping young people achieve their potential through personalised learning and a supportive classroom environment.

About the role:

• You would be in the one School ASAP, Full time.
• Working with students who have complex needs – mostly Autism
• This is a setting where having a calm, nurturing and empathetic nature is key
• Some experience within SEND preferable
• Passionate about supporting students and their social and emotional journey
• Would accept ECT’s

What do I need?

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation to deliver great lessons
• Understanding of SEMH and Autism
• Understanding of Secondary Curriculum 
• Behaviour management skills
• An ability to adhere to and implement schools’ various policies

Why choose Engage?

1. We put the ambitions of our teachers first, ensuring you have the support to teach the way you want to, and pride ourselves on providing high levels of service to our teachers and support staff.
2. We are widely-recognised, giving us the reach we need to secure reliable work for our supply teachers.
3. Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky’s the limit…
4. We pay our teachers in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid the same as a permanent employee, regardless of how many days you work.
5. You will have your own dedicated consultant, who is fully-trained to answer all your questions and provide ongoing support and guidance.
6. We will also invite you to our CPD training sessions, which are delivered by our in-house team of former senior leaders, and are entirely free to attend!

I’m interested – how do I apply?

Great! If you meet the criteria to become a supply teacher with Engage, you can apply below or contact us directly.

All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training.

If you don’t hear from us within 2 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we’ll keep your CV on file and get in touch if something suitable comes up. (You can still apply for our other roles, too!)

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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We look forward to working with you!