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Qualified Teacher – SEN & SEMH School
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS – Pay to Scale

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate and resilient Fully Qualified Teacher (QTS) to join a specialist school in the Portsmouth area, supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to secondary-aged pupils with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Foster positive relationships and create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and associated challenges.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, families, and external agencies.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Previous experience working within SEN, SEMH, alternative provision, or specialist educational settings.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A flexible, patient, and proactive approach to teaching.
• Commitment to supporting the academic, emotional, and social development of young people.

• Competitive salary paid in line with MPS/UPS scales.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position.
• Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people facing additional challenges.

If you are a dedicated teacher with experience in SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings and are looking for your next rewarding role in the Portsmouth area, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to find out more.

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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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