Job Description

Full-Time Long-Term Cover / Temp-to-Perm September 2026 Start

Prospero Teaching is working in partnership with a specialist SEN/SEMH School and Alternative Provision in Portsmouth. The school supports primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), developmental and medical needs.

Due to continued growth, the school is recruiting for several teaching positions across its different sites. Successful candidates will be matched to the setting and age group most suited to their experience and specialism.

The provision supports pupils with complex SEMH needs, anxiety, Autism, ADHD, mental health needs, medical needs, and those who have struggled to access mainstream education, including permanently excluded pupils. Small class sizes allow staff to build positive relationships and provide the personalised support pupils need to achieve both academically and personally.

As an SEN Class Teacher, you will deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that support pupils' academic progress, emotional wellbeing and personal development. Working within a nurturing and therapeutic environment, you will help students build confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning.

We are particularly keen to hear from teachers with specialisms in:

• Primary Education
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities
• PSHE
• Functional Skills
• Nurture and Intervention Programmes
• SEMH, SEND or Alternative Provision

• Deliver high-quality teaching tailored to individual needs
• Differentiate learning for pupils with SEMH, SEND and communication needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support emotional regulation, wellbeing and self-esteem
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent and nurturing approaches
• Work collaboratively with support staff, families and external agencies

Applications are welcomed from qualified teachers, ECTs and non-QTS teachers with relevant experience in specialist education settings.

You will have:

• Experience working with pupils with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD or additional needs
• A subject or phase specialism relevant to the role
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• The ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs
• A commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

• Location: Portsmouth
• Position: SEN Class Teacher (SEMH/SEND)
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Long-Term Cover / Temp-to-Perm
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

• Free accredited CPD including SEMH, SEND, behaviour management and trauma-informed practice
• Access to a dedicated Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant
• Opportunities across specialist education settings