SEND Teacher

Teacher Needed for SEND School in Portsmouth

We are working with a fantastic provision in Portsmouth who are looking for the right individual to join their team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting children with Social and Emotional Needs, and able to teach KS2 or KS3. A strong sense of behaviour management is important. This role would also be suitable for a skilled Primary Teacher open to teaching Secondary students.

This is a maternity cover position starting from January 2025 until at least August 2025.

The students take part in a range of activities to enhance their learning, and they are supported, challenged and encouraged to succeed, both academically and pastorally.

This special school caters for pupils aged 11-16 years who have complex and SEMH (Social and Emotional Mental Health) needs. In addition to their learning difficulties some pupils have other needs associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition, speech, language and communication difficulties. It is the job of staff to provide a secure, consistent, structured environment where children can work to overcome and manage those issues in order to engage in education and achieve their potential.

• You would be in the one School ASAP, Full time.

• Working with students who have complex needs, challenging behaviours, attachment and trauma.

• This is a setting where having a calm, nurturing and empathetic nature is key

• Some experience within SEND / SEMH preferable not necessity

• Passionate about supporting students and their social and emotional journey

• Would accept ECT’s

• 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

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.

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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!

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!)

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We look forward to working with you!