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.