SEND Teacher

Position: SEND Teacher (Hearing Impairment & Communication Needs)

Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Pay Rate: £168.80 – £270.98 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Supply Desk is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teacher to join a specialist educational setting in the Portsmouth area. This rewarding opportunity involves supporting children and young people aged 2–19 years with hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), helping them develop the confidence, independence and communication skills needed to thrive.

Working as part of a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver engaging, personalised learning that enables every pupil to reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual communication needs.

• Support pupils with Hearing Impairment (HI), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and social communication difficulties.

• Promote communication, independence and emotional wellbeing through creative teaching approaches.

• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Teachers of the Deaf, families and external professionals.

• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every child can succeed.

• Monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning goals.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.

• A caring, patient and adaptable approach to teaching.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Commitment to inclusive education and personalised learning.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable Experience

Experience or knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous:

• Makaton, British Sign Language (BSL), PECS or Signalong.

• AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).

• Intensive Interaction or Attention Autism.

• Total Communication approaches.

• Visual communication and sensory communication strategies.

• Supporting pupils with hearing aids or cochlear implants.

• Working alongside Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT).

What the School Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £168.80–£270.98, depending on experience.

• A welcoming and highly supportive multidisciplinary team.

• Ongoing specialist SEND training and CPD opportunities.

• Access to excellent communication resources and assistive technology.

• Opportunities for career progression and specialist development.

• A rewarding role where every achievement is celebrated.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about helping children overcome communication barriers and believe every learner deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Email: hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk
Phone: 02380 230340

Job Types: Full-time, Long-term

Pay: £168.80–£270.98 per day

Benefits

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training

• Dedicated consultant support

Work Location: In person

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.