Primary‑Trained Year 7 SEN Teacher - Specialist School - Dibden, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Long‑term or Permanent | Salary: MPS
Prospero's client school is offering an excellent opportunity for a Primary‑trained teacher to work with Year 7 pupils who are following a primary‑style curriculum to support a gradual and successful transition into secondary education. The school supports pupils aged 7-16 with severe or complex needs, including SEMH needs, trauma, Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), attachment disorder, and phobia of education.
About the Provision
This specialist provision supports pupils who benefit from a quieter, structured setting with a strong therapeutic ethos. Pupils have a wide range of abilities and may present with complex emotional, behavioural or communication needs. The school prioritises personalised learning and pupil‑centred development through:
One‑to‑one and small‑group teaching to support engagement and confidence
Tailored academic and therapeutic support
Practical, hands‑on learning experiences that build independence and life skills
A strong focus on emotional wellbeing through consistent routines and positive relationships Your Role
As the Primary‑trained Year 7 SEN Teacher, you will:
Teach a primary‑style curriculum to Year 7 pupils to support confidence, readiness and gradual integration into secondary pathways
Deliver core subjects through highly personalised, differentiated learning
Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, including behaviours that challenge
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education
Create a structured and nurturing classroom environmentThe Details
Location: Dibden, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long‑term or permanent
Salary: MPSWhat You'll Need
Right to work in the UK
Full UK driving licence (beneficial due to location)
QTS with Primary training or strong primary‑phase teaching experience
Experience teaching core subjects
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
References covering the last 24 monthsPreferential Experience
Experience working with SEND, particularly pupils with complex needs or behaviours that challenge
Experience delivering primary‑style learning to older pupils
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs or trauma‑informed approachesWhy Join Prospero Teaching?
Free, accredited CPD including behaviour support, trauma‑informed practice and communication approaches
Access to our in‑house Training and Development Team
Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant offering tailored guidance and opportunitiesNext Steps
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered, please send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV