Class Teacher - Specialist School - Waterlooville
Start Date: September 2026
Prospero's client school is offering a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist school supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs, including social and communication difficulties, autism, speech and language needs and learning difficulties, in a calm and nurturing environment.
About the Provision
This specialist primary provision supports pupils from Reception to Year 6. Pupils benefit from a structured, therapeutic environment designed to meet diverse needs including ASC, communication difficulties, speech and language needs and learning difficulties. The school focuses on personalised learning and pupil‑centred development through:
One‑to‑one and small‑group teaching
Tailored academic and therapeutic support
Enrichment projects, trips and confidence‑building activities
A strong focus on emotional wellbeing and consistent routines
Your Role
As Class Teacher, you will:
Deliver exciting, high‑quality classroom practice
Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, including behaviours that challenge
Communicate confidently with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals
Motivate, challenge and inspire every child to reach their potential
Build strong, trusting relationships rooted in play‑based, relational teaching
Work closely with LSAs, therapists and senior staff
Contribute to a positive, collaborative and therapeutic school culture
Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence
This role is suitable for experienced teachers and ECTs, with training, mentoring and ongoing support available.
The Details
Location: Waterlooville
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long‑term or permanent
Salary: MPR / UPR + SEN pointsWhat You'll Need
Right to work in the UK
QTS or relevant UK teaching experience
Ability to teach core subjects
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Recent safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)
References covering the last 24 months
Full UK driving licence (due to location)Preferential Experience
SEND experience, particularly with communication needs, autism or behaviours that challenge
Experience leading or teaching small groups
Experience teaching up to KS2
Why Join Prospero Teaching?
Free, accredited CPD including communication approaches, PMLD strategies and behaviour support
Access to our in‑house Training & Development Team
Ongoing support from an experienced local consultantNext Steps
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered, please send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted