KS3 SEN Teacher

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Greater London is seeking a passionate KS3 SEN Teacher to support autistic pupils with complex needs. The role involves teaching a small class of non-verbal students, employing practical learning techniques and visual aids. The ideal candidate should have experience with autism and hold qualified teacher status. This is a full-time position beginning in March, aimed at fostering independence and personal development in students through structured and engaging education.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience teaching pupils with autism and complex needs.
• Experience with non-verbal learners and sensory processing needs.
• Confident in structuring lessons for pupils below age-related expectations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, practical and engaging lessons across core subjects.
• Use communication strategies and visual aids to support learning.
• Lead a classroom team of 5 Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Experience teaching pupils with autism

Experience supporting non-verbal learners

Strong leadership skills

Teamwork skills

Practical, hands-on teaching approaches

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

KS3 SEN Teacher – Autism & Complex Needs

Start Date: Beginning of March. Contract: Full-time.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced KS3 SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting autistic pupils with complex needs. The role will begin at the start of March, with a transition day during the week commencing 23rd February to ensure a smooth handover.

You will be teaching a small KS3 class of 10 non‑verbal students who are autistic, sensory learners and working below the National Curriculum Year 1. Pupils require a highly structured timetable, practical learning approaches, and consistent use of visuals and objects of reference to support communication and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, practical and engaging lessons across the core subject areas.
• Use visuals, objects of reference and communication strategies to support learning.
• Plan lessons with a strong practical element to meet sensory and developmental needs.
• Promote communication, independence and personal development.
• Work within a highly structured daily timetable.
• Lead a classroom team of 5 Teaching Assistants.
• Work closely with specialist teachers delivering Drama, Music, Art, Food Technology, DT and PE.
• Follow and contribute to an established curriculum framework with guidance and support.

Ideal Candidate

• Be a qualified teacher with experience teaching pupils with autism and complex needs.
• Have experience supporting non‑verbal learners and sensory processing needs.
• Be confident structuring lessons for pupils working below age‑related expectations.
• Use practical, hands‑on approaches to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to preparing pupils for independence and adulthood.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive, practical education and supporting pupils with complex needs to thrive in a structured and nurturing environment.

Apply now to join a supportive and well‑resourced SEN setting making a real difference.