SEN Teacher
Location: Portsmouth
Salary Scale: £31,650 to £49,084 annually
Start Date: ASAP

“Join our team at GSL Education as a passionate SEN Teacher, where you'll have the rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students with diverse learning needs. Your empathy, expertise, and commitment will help create an inclusive, nurturing environment where every learner can thrive. From adapting lessons to meet individual learning styles to building students’ confidence and independence, your role will be instrumental in empowering young people to achieve their full potential.”

About the Role:

GSL Education are currently seeking to appoint a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to undertake a position in schools across Portsmouth. You will play a key role in supporting students with a range of special educational needs, ensuring they have access to a high-quality, personalised education that promotes their academic, emotional, and social development. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference each and every day.

Responsibilities of the SEN Teacher Role:

Deliver differentiated and engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of students with SEN.
Implement strategies and interventions to support learning, communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and external professionals to develop and implement EHCPs and support plans.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment that promotes resilience and confidence.

Requirements for the SEN Teacher Role:

Hold QTS/PGCE or an equivalent UK teaching qualification.
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, PMLD).
Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting learners with additional needs.

To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teacher, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK.
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this SEN Teacher role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEN Teacher, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.