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Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 160 - 250 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Southampton

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Class Teacher – Specialist Primary Setting (Southampton)

Position: Class Teacher

Location: Southampton

Start Date: Immediate or April 2026

Contract: Until July 2026 (with strong potential to extend)

 Hours: Full-time (8:30AM – 3:30pm)

Pay: MPS/UPS (depending on experience) + SEN Allowance

About the School

Join a warm, nurturing primary setting for pupils aged 4–11 with complex learning needs. The school provides a highly supportive environment where every child has an EHCP and staff work collaboratively to deliver personalised, meaningful learning experiences. With a strong emphasis on communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs, and holistic development, the school is committed to helping every pupil progress at their own pace.

The setting is known for:

A caring, inclusive ethos built around clear values
A skilled, multidisciplinary staff team
Strong relationships with families and external professionals
A structured daily routine designed to support consistency and wellbeing
About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, creative Class Teacher to lead a small class of pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties. You will work closely with a team of LSAs, therapists, and senior leaders to deliver a curriculum tailored to individual developmental stages.

Key Details:

Full-time teaching role within a specialist primary environment
Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
All pupils have EHCPs with a range of needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, sensory processing differences, and associated physical or emotional needs
Clear routines and strong behaviour support systems in place
Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons
Lead a class team of LSAs, ensuring consistent support for pupils
Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning, sensory, and communication needs
Work closely with families, therapists, and external agencies
Maintain accurate records and contribute to EHCP reviews
Uphold safeguarding and behaviour support procedures
Foster a positive, calm, and structured learning environment
Ideal Candidate

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)
Experience teaching pupils with SEND (special school experience beneficial but not essential)
Strong understanding of early developmental learning
Confident using visual supports, sensory strategies, and communication systems
Patient, resilient, and committed to pupil wellbeing
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Willingness to undertake specialist training
Benefits

Competitive pay (MPS/UPS) + SEN Allowance
Supportive leadership and collaborative staff culture
Access to specialist training and CPD
Opportunity to make a profound impact on pupils’ lives
Clear routines and strong pastoral systems
How to Apply

Contact Daniel on  or email your CV today.

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