Therapeutic Classroom: Specialist Teacher
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6AG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 243ed857-c321-480e-91e8-a188344a2b85 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join Potley Hill Primary School as we continue to embed our core values of Dream Big, Aim High and Make a Difference across our whole school community.
We are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and inspirational practitioner to lead our brand-new Therapeutic Classroom. The role will include shaping and developing this provision, champion inclusive practice, and deliver high-quality teaching to pupils within the base. Working with children 1 to1 or in small groups to drive their learning
About the Role
• Lead the lesson delivery, ensuring it reflects our school values and commitment to inclusive education.
• Teach small groups of pupils in a nurturing, supportive environment, while facilitating successful integration into mainstream classrooms.
• Design and deliver a therapeutic and personalised curriculum, using trauma-informed approaches to prepare children for the challenges they face.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Headteacher and SENCo to ensure inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an experienced and reflective practitioner with a strong background in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Holds QTS and has at least five years of teaching experience (essential).
• Has training or experience in trauma-informed approaches or similar practices (essential).
• Holds, or is working towards, a SENCo qualification (desirable).
• Can model and promote excellent inclusive practice across the school (essential).
What the school offers its staff
• A caring and supportive school community driven by our vision: Dream Big, Aim High, Make a Difference.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and thrive with the right support.
• A creative, project-driven curriculum built around inspiring key questions.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking staff team who innovate to meet the needs of all learners.
• Strong, values-led leadership with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to further your own career.
Please contact the school office to book an informal chat or tour with our Assistant Headteacher, Mrs Elaine Morris. We look forward to meeting you.
01252 876106, adminoffice@potleyhill.hants.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Potley Hill Primary School as we continue to embed our core values of Dream Big, Aim High and Make a Difference across our whole school community.
We are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and inspirational practitioner to lead our brand-new Therapeutic Classroom. The role will include shaping and developing this provision, champion inclusive practice, and deliver high-quality teaching to pupils within the base. Working with children 1 to1 or in small groups to drive their learning
About the Role
• Lead the lesson delivery, ensuring it reflects our school values and commitment to inclusive education.
• Teach small groups of pupils in a nurturing, supportive environment, while facilitating successful integration into mainstream classrooms.
• Design and deliver a therapeutic and personalised curriculum, using trauma-informed approaches to prepare children for the challenges they face.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Headteacher and SENCo to ensure inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an experienced and reflective practitioner with a strong background in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Holds QTS and has at least five years of teaching experience (essential).
• Has training or experience in trauma-informed approaches or similar practices (essential).
• Holds, or is working towards, a SENCo qualification (desirable).
• Can model and promote excellent inclusive practice across the school (essential).
What the school offers its staff
• A caring and supportive school community driven by our vision: Dream Big, Aim High, Make a Difference.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and thrive with the right support.
• A creative, project-driven curriculum built around inspiring key questions.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking staff team who innovate to meet the needs of all learners.
• Strong, values-led leadership with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to further your own career.
Please contact the school office to book an informal chat or tour with our Assistant Headteacher, Mrs Elaine Morris. We look forward to meeting you.
01252 876106, adminoffice@potleyhill.hants.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.