Job Description

Position: SEN Teacher (PE Specialist)

Location: Basingstoke

Start Date: ASAP 

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Pay Rate: £168.80 – £270.98 per day (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

Supply Desk is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher with a passion for Physical Education to join a supportive specialist setting in the Basingstoke area.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who understands the positive impact sport and physical activity can have on young people’s confidence, emotional wellbeing, and personal development. You will support students with additional needs by delivering engaging PE sessions that encourage participation, resilience, and achievement.

About the School

This specialist provision supports young people with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, behavioural needs, and barriers to accessing mainstream education.

The setting provides:

A calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

Small class sizes with excellent levels of staff support.

A focus on building confidence, independence, and life skills.

A personalised approach to learning and development.

A positive culture built around relationships and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver creative and inclusive PE lessons adapted to individual student needs.

Use physical activity to promote teamwork, confidence, and positive behaviour.

Plan activities that support physical, social, and emotional development.

Build strong, trusting relationships with students.

Encourage engagement and participation from all learners.

Support students with regulation, communication, and confidence.

Work closely with support staff, SEN teams, and pastoral colleagues.

Monitor progress and contribute to individual learning goals.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Experience teaching PE in a secondary or specialist setting.

A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND.

Understanding of inclusive and adaptive teaching strategies.

Patient, resilient, and positive approach.

Strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What the School Offers

Supportive specialist teaching team.

Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.

Excellent opportunities for SEND-focused training.

A rewarding role making a real difference to students’ lives.

Long-term opportunity with potential for further opportunities.

Why Work with Supply Desk?

Competitive daily rates of pay.

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Access to CPD opportunities including SEND and behaviour training.

Exclusive long-term and permanent vacancies.

Referral rewards of up to £150.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to use PE to inspire and support young people, we would love to hear from you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Long-term

Pay: £168.80 – £270.98 per day

Work Location: In person

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