Class Teacher - Specialist School

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.