SEND Teacher

Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2026 
Contract: Full-time or Part-time Considered
Salary: MPS–UPS 

Are you a passionate SEND Teacher committed to supporting children and young people with hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs? We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and adaptable teacher to join our specialist team, working with pupils aged 2–19 years.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help children develop the communication skills, confidence and independence they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

You will deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to each pupil's communication needs, supporting learners from Early Years through to Post-16.

Working closely with teaching assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Teachers of the Deaf, families and other professionals, you'll create an inclusive environment where every child can flourish.

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (essential).
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND, particularly:
• Hearing Impairment (HI)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social Communication Difficulties
• Has a caring, patient and nurturing approach.
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Delivers engaging, child-centred learning that promotes communication, confidence and independence.
• Is creative, adaptable and committed to inclusive education.

Experience or knowledge of the following would be advantageous:

• Makaton
• British Sign Language (BSL)
• PECS
• Signalong
• AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
• Intensive Interaction
• Attention Autism
• Total Communication approaches
• Visual communication strategies and sensory communication techniques
• Working alongside Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT)
• Supporting pupils with hearing aids or cochlear implants

• The opportunity to work with pupils aged 2–19 years.
• A supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Ongoing specialist SEND training and professional development.
• Access to excellent communication resources and assistive technology.
• A rewarding role where every achievement is celebrated.
• Opportunities for career progression and specialist development.

If you're passionate about helping children overcome communication barriers and believe every learner deserves the opportunity to be heard, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help every child discover their voice.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.