Teaching Personnel
£32,916 - 51,048 per year
Portsmouth
Temporary | Full Time
06/07/2026
No
SEN Teacher – Primary Schools
Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areas
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum (dependent on experience and pay scale)
Contract Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and committed SEN Teachers to work within Primary SEN schools across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access education in a way that suits their individual learning styles. You will play a vital role in creating engaging learning experiences that support both academic achievement and personal growth.
As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons that are tailored to the needs of your pupils, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
Creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment
Assessing and tracking pupil progress
Developing individual learning strategies and interventions
Working closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals
Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development
We are looking for candidates who:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification
Have a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills
Can adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs
Are committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential
All applicants must hold a Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through the registration process.
Competitive salary in line with MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,048)
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Access to professional development and specialist SEN training
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities to work within supportive SEN school environments
If you are an inspiring educator looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs, we encourage you to apply today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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