Job Description
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 points
What 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 consultant
Next 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.