Specialist Teacher

Location: Portsmouth
Pay: To Scale
Hours: Full-time preferred (part-time opportunities also available)

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teachers to work within a range of specialist schools across the Portsmouth area.

We are looking for individuals who have experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Whether your experience comes from education, care, youth work, or a similar setting, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and within whole-class settings.
• Create a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Promote pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs and other professionals to support individual learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and build strong, supportive relationships with pupils.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies where required.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• A patient, resilient and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their potential.
• A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (or already have one on the Update Service).

• Competitive pay to scale.
• Full-time roles available, with part-time opportunities to suit your availability.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for your next teaching opportunity in a specialist school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available across Portsmouth.

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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