At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging English lessons tailored for students with Autism Spectrum Condition.
- Company: Join Reeson Education, a leading recruitment agency in the UK education sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time permanent role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community dedicated to educational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience with KS3 and autism support required.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
The KS3 Subject Specialist Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality, autism-informed teaching in English Language/Literature to pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated needs. The post holder will adapt the KS3 curriculum to meet the individual needs of pupils in a small-class specialist setting, ensuring learning is accessible, meaningful, and ambitious while supporting pupils' communication, emotional regulation, independence, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality, adapted lessons.
- Adapt the KS3 curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with ASC and associated needs.
- Use autism-specific and evidence-based approaches.
Pupil Development & Wellbeing
- Support pupils' communication and interaction.
- Emotional regulation and behaviour.
- Independence and self-confidence.
- Engagement in learning and school life.
- Implement positive behaviour and regulation strategies in line with the school's autism-informed approach.
- Maintain high expectations for both learning and behaviour.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience of teaching pupils in KS3.
- Substantial experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ideally in a specialist or SEND setting.
- Strong understanding of autism and associated needs (e.g. sensory processing, anxiety, communication differences).
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working in a specialist SEN or autism provision.
- Experience adapting a subject curriculum for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.
- Additional SEND or autism-specific training.
- Experience working with non-speaking or minimally speaking pupils.
- Experience contributing to subject leadership or curriculum development.
SEN English Teacher in Bolton employer: Reeson Education Careers
Join our vibrant Brent-based Primary School, where we prioritise a nurturing and inclusive work culture that empowers our staff to make a real difference in children's lives. As a KS2 Learning Mentor, you will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and the chance to inspire young minds as they prepare for their SATs. Our commitment to employee well-being and a supportive environment makes us an exceptional employer for those passionate about education.
