KS3 SEND Teacher

Axcis Education Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education recruitment agency seeks a Key Stage 3 SEND Teacher to work with autistic pupils in a well-established special school. Responsibilities include delivering structured lessons and leading a team of Teaching Assistants to enhance student engagement and independence. A strong understanding of autism, QTS or QTLS, and full-time commitment are essential for this role. The position offers competitive daily pay based on experience and a long-term placement beginning in March.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Specialist training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Special school or complex SEND experience is highly desirable.
• Full-time availability and commitment to long-term placement.

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS3 class of autistic pupils with complex needs.
• Deliver structured, practical lessons focused on engagement.
• Lead a team of experienced TAs to support learning.
• Work closely with parents and contribute to planning meetings.

Skills

Understanding of autism

Experience with non-verbal communication

Ability to deliver practical lessons

Energy and enthusiasm for specialist education

Education

QTS or QTLS (or equivalent)

Job description

Key Stage 3 SEND Teacher – Autism & Complex Needs – Special School – Tower Hamlets

£170–£230/day (depending on experience) | KS3 | Tower Hamlets | Full-Time | Long-Term | March Start

Axcis are also recruiting for a Key Stage 3 SEND Teacher to join the same well-established special school in Tower Hamlets, starting at the beginning of March, with a transition day during the week commencing 23 February. This KS3 class supports 10 autistic, non-verbal and sensory learners who are working below National Curriculum Year 1. Pupils require a highly structured timetable, practical learning opportunities and consistent use of visuals and objects of reference to support both learning and communication. The class is extremely well supported, with 5 Teaching Assistants, and the successful teacher will be guided through curriculum planning. Specialist teachers deliver subjects such as Drama, Music, Art, Food Technology, Design Technology and PE, while the class teacher leads on core curriculum areas and classroom organisation.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a KS3 class of autistic pupils with complex communication and sensory needs.
• Delivering structured, practical lessons focused on engagement, communication and independence.
• Using visuals, objects of reference and clear routines to support understanding and regulation.
• Leading a team of experienced TAs, ensuring consistency and high expectations.
• Delivering core subject learning while working alongside specialist subject teachers.
• Supporting pupils’ personal development, independence and readiness for later stages of education.
• Working closely with parents, writing reports and contributing to reviews and planning meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• QTS / QTLS (or equivalent), with special school or complex SEND experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of autism, non-verbal communication and sensory learning.
• Confidence planning and delivering practical, structured lessons.
• Ability to lead a classroom team and manage the wider responsibilities of teaching.
• Energy, resilience and enthusiasm for specialist education.
• Full-time availability and commitment to long-term placement.

If you’re interested, click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Max Anastasiou
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1069