SEN Science Teacher
Enfield – September 2026 – £37,870 to £56,154
Are you an experienced Science Teacher with a strong understanding of autism spectrum conditions?
Do you have the skills to deliver an autism-friendly curriculum that supports communication, social skills, and independence?
Are you open to teaching students with autism and related conditions from the ages of 7 through 17?
A special needs school in Enfield is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher with experience teaching students with autism, ADHD, and other related conditions, for September 2026. This school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, closely aligned to the mainstream curriculum, which helps students prepare for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. The curriculum is divided into different pathways at KS3 and KS4 to support students to learn at a level that matches their ability, confidence, and goals.
At this school, students will be working no more than 2 years behind their national curriculum age; there are 6 to 8 students per class and behaviour is good overall. This school is part of a larger SEN trust which offers centralised support to all its schools. Students will work toward Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, foundation level GCSEs, and/or higher level GCSEs based on their readiness.
To be considered for this role, you will:
- Hold QTS
- Be a subject specialist across biology, chemistry, and physics up to KS4
- Have experience teaching students with autism, ADHD, and related conditions
- Be confident planning and delivering adapted lessons for students working toward Level 1, Level 2, and GCSE qualifications
- Demonstrate clear and consistent classroom management and communication skills
- Be committed to supporting student independence, self‑advocacy and social development
- Hold UK Right to Work
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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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Some tips for your application 🫡
Tailor Your CV:Make sure your CV highlights your experience with autism and related conditions. We want to see how you've adapted your teaching methods to support diverse learners, so don’t hold back on those examples!
Craft a Compelling Cover Letter:Your cover letter is your chance to shine! Use it to explain why you’re passionate about teaching students with special needs and how your skills align with our mission at StudySmarter. Keep it personal and engaging!
Showcase Your Teaching Strategies:In your application, mention specific strategies or tools you’ve used to create an autism-friendly curriculum. We love seeing innovative approaches that promote communication and independence in your students.
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