Primary Teacher
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,916 to £42,057 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2026 |
| Location: | Andover |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 218023 |
Summary
Job Title: SEN Teacher - SEMH Setting
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: In line with Teacher Pay Scale
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (earlier start available for the right candidate)
A welcoming and specialist SEMH provision in Andover is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and resilient SEN Teacher to join its supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is committed to inclusive education and making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
The role will primarily involve teaching pupils within the primary phase, with opportunities to support secondary-aged learners where appropriate. Classes are small, well-supported, and focused on helping pupils achieve both academically and personally within a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
This setting supports pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional learning needs. Many pupils may be working below age-related expectations and benefit from a patient, adaptable, and relationship-focused approach.
As an SEN Teacher, you will:
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Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
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Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
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Support pupils with SEMH needs using positive behaviour and relational approaches
Support pupils with SEMH needs using positive behaviour and relational approaches
-
Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils working below age-related expectations
Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils working below age-related expectations
-
Build strong, trusting relationships that promote engagement, confidence, and progress
Build strong, trusting relationships that promote engagement, confidence, and progress
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Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and external professionals
Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and external professionals
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Monitor pupil progress both academically and emotionally
Monitor pupil progress both academically and emotionally
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Support pupils' wellbeing, resilience, and personal development
Support pupils' wellbeing, resilience, and personal development
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Small class sizes with high levels of adult support
Small class sizes with high levels of adult support
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Pupils aged 4-16 with SEMH and additional learning needs
Pupils aged 4-16 with SEMH and additional learning needs
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Therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to behaviour and wellbeing
Therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to behaviour and wellbeing
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Supportive, collaborative, and experienced staff team
Supportive, collaborative, and experienced staff team
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Opportunities to work across both primary and secondary age groups
Opportunities to work across both primary and secondary age groups
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Well-resourced learning environments designed to support pupil success
Well-resourced learning environments designed to support pupil success
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Experience within a primary, SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision setting
Experience within a primary, SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision setting
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Strong understanding of inclusive and adaptive teaching practices
Strong understanding of inclusive and adaptive teaching practices
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Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
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Calm, resilient, and flexible approach to teaching and learning
Calm, resilient, and flexible approach to teaching and learning
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Experience working within SEMH or specialist settings
Experience working within SEMH or specialist settings
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Knowledge of trauma-informed or restorative practices
Knowledge of trauma-informed or restorative practices
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Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs and/or autism
Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs and/or autism
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A supportive leadership team and strong pastoral support
A supportive leadership team and strong pastoral support
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Ongoing professional development and specialist SEMH training
Ongoing professional development and specialist SEMH training
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Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives
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Collaborative working environment where staff wellbeing is valued
Collaborative working environment where staff wellbeing is valued
-
Meaningful and rewarding career progression opportunities
Meaningful and rewarding career progression opportunities
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV for consideration.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: In line with Teacher Pay Scale
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (earlier start available for the right candidate)
A welcoming and specialist SEMH provision in Andover is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and resilient SEN Teacher to join its supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is committed to inclusive education and making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
The role will primarily involve teaching pupils within the primary phase, with opportunities to support secondary-aged learners where appropriate. Classes are small, well-supported, and focused on helping pupils achieve both academically and personally within a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
This setting supports pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional learning needs. Many pupils may be working below age-related expectations and benefit from a patient, adaptable, and relationship-focused approach.
As an SEN Teacher, you will:
-
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
-
Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
-
Support pupils with SEMH needs using positive behaviour and relational approaches
Support pupils with SEMH needs using positive behaviour and relational approaches
-
Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils working below age-related expectations
Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils working below age-related expectations
-
Build strong, trusting relationships that promote engagement, confidence, and progress
Build strong, trusting relationships that promote engagement, confidence, and progress
-
Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and external professionals
Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and external professionals
-
Monitor pupil progress both academically and emotionally
Monitor pupil progress both academically and emotionally
-
Support pupils' wellbeing, resilience, and personal development
Support pupils' wellbeing, resilience, and personal development
-
Small class sizes with high levels of adult support
Small class sizes with high levels of adult support
-
Pupils aged 4-16 with SEMH and additional learning needs
Pupils aged 4-16 with SEMH and additional learning needs
-
Therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to behaviour and wellbeing
Therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to behaviour and wellbeing
-
Supportive, collaborative, and experienced staff team
Supportive, collaborative, and experienced staff team
-
Opportunities to work across both primary and secondary age groups
Opportunities to work across both primary and secondary age groups
-
Well-resourced learning environments designed to support pupil success
Well-resourced learning environments designed to support pupil success
-
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
-
Experience within a primary, SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision setting
Experience within a primary, SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision setting
-
Strong understanding of inclusive and adaptive teaching practices
Strong understanding of inclusive and adaptive teaching practices
-
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
-
Calm, resilient, and flexible approach to teaching and learning
Calm, resilient, and flexible approach to teaching and learning
-
Experience working within SEMH or specialist settings
Experience working within SEMH or specialist settings
-
Knowledge of trauma-informed or restorative practices
Knowledge of trauma-informed or restorative practices
-
Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs and/or autism
Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs and/or autism
-
A supportive leadership team and strong pastoral support
A supportive leadership team and strong pastoral support
-
Ongoing professional development and specialist SEMH training
Ongoing professional development and specialist SEMH training
-
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives
-
Collaborative working environment where staff wellbeing is valued
Collaborative working environment where staff wellbeing is valued
-
Meaningful and rewarding career progression opportunities
Meaningful and rewarding career progression opportunities
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV for consideration.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.