Job description
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:
1. One‑to‑one and small‑group teaching to support engagement and confidence
2. Tailored academic and therapeutic support
3. Practical, hands‑on learning experiences that build independence and life skills
4. A strong focus on emotional wellbeing through consistent routines and positive relationships
Your Role
As the Primary‑trained Year 7 SEN Teacher, you will:
5. Teach a primary‑style curriculum to Year 7 pupils to support confidence, readiness and gradual integration into secondary pathways
6. Deliver core subjects through highly personalised, differentiated learning
7. Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, including behaviours that challenge
8. Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education
9. Create a structured and nurturing classroom environment
The Details
10. Location: Dibden, Hampshire
11. Start Date: September 2026
12. Contract: Long‑term or permanent
13. Salary: MPS
What You’ll Need
14. Right to work in the UK
15. Full UK driving licence (beneficial due to location)
16. QTS with Primary training or strong primary‑phase teaching experience
17. Experience teaching core subjects
18. Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
19. References covering the last 24 months
Preferential Experience
20. Experience working with SEND, particularly pupils with complex needs or behaviours that challenge
21. Experience delivering primary‑style learning to older pupils
22. Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs or trauma‑informed approaches
Why Join Prospero Teaching?
23. Free, accredited CPD including behaviour support, trauma‑informed practice and communication approaches
24. Access to our in‑house Training and Development Team
25. Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant offering tailored guidance and opportunities
Next Steps
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered, please send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.