SEN CLASS TEACHER

SEN Class Teacher – Primary (SEMH & Autism) – Poole

Full‑Time | Permanent Salary: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance Start Date: September 2026

Applications are warmly welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

Prospero Teaching is delighted to be supporting a specialist primary school in Poole as they seek a dedicated SEN Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This nurturing, inclusive school supports primary‑aged pupils with SEMH needs and Autism, many of whom also present with additional complex needs requiring a highly individualised approach.

About the Role

The teacher will teach a primary curriculum adapted for pupils with SEMH needs, Autism and complex profiles. The suitable candidate will be expected to plan and deliver a progressive curriculum across the Key Stages, ensuring aspirational outcomes and supporting pupils on their future pathways.

You will:

• Deliver high‑quality, individualised teaching to pupils with SEMH needs, Autism and mixed complex needs
• Plan and deliver an engaging, multi‑sensory curriculum aligned with pupils’ EHCP outcomes
• Create and adapt resources to support communication, accessibility and meaningful engagement
• Foster pupils’ emotional regulation, social development and wellbeing through consistent routines and nurturing relationships
• Work collaboratively with therapists, behaviour specialists, support staff and families to provide coordinated, holistic care
• Promote independence, communication and resilience through highly differentiated teaching approaches
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, supportive team within a specialist primary setting

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, ideally SEMH and Autism
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice, emotional regulation strategies and inclusive pedagogy
• Confidence supporting pupils with complex or additional needs (training provided)
• Creativity, resilience and a warm, nurturing approach
• A genuine passion for helping every child achieve their full potential

Role Details

Location: Poole

Position: SEN Class Teacher (Primary – SEMH & Autism)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full‑time, permanent

Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00

Pay: MPR/UPR + SEN Allowance

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Free, accredited CPD including SEMH strategies, Autism‑specific approaches and sensory curriculum training
• Access to our in‑house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant offering personalised guidance and opportunities

If you are passionate about specialist primary education we would love to hear from you.

Please send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV for consideration.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.