SEND Teacher
SEN Teacher
Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Pay Rate: £168 – £232 per day
About the Role
Supply Desk is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a welcoming specialist provision in Portsmouth.
This rewarding opportunity involves teaching pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech & Language needs and SEMH.
You’ll deliver engaging, differentiated lessons while working alongside experienced support staff to help every learner develop academically, socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
- Differentiate learning to meet EHCP targets.
- Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
- Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and parents.
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive outcomes.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience teaching pupils with SEND is desirable.
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Knowledge of EHCPs and adaptive teaching.
- Patient, flexible and creative teaching approach.
- DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
What the School Offers
- Modern specialist facilities.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
- Long-term role with potential to become permanent.
- Competitive daily rates.
- Opportunity to make a lasting difference to pupils.
How to Apply
Email: hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk
Phone: 02380 230340
Job Types: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £168.00 – £232.00 per day
Work Location: In person
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.