KS3 Teacher

REESON Education; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a KS3 Teacher (SEN - Subject Specialist, Autism Provision) to deliver autism-informed Mathematics teaching to pupils with ASC in a small-class setting. The post holder will adapt the KS3 curriculum to meet individual needs, supporting communication, emotional regulation, independence and wellbeing.

The role requires substantial ASC experience and a QTS qualification, with safeguarding and high professional standards at the core.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required for KS3 teaching.
• Significant experience teaching KS3 pupils.
• Substantial experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Experience in a SEND or specialist setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality adapted lessons for KS3 Mathematics.
• Adapt the KS3 curriculum to meet ASC and associated needs.
• Use visual supports and structured teaching and establish clear routines.
• Implement sensory and regulation strategies and communication-supportive approaches.
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Deliver provision aligned to EHCP outcomes, participate in annual reviews and progress reports.
• Work with therapists and other professionals to ensure integrated provision.

Skills

KS3 Teaching

ASC Support

Communication

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KS3 Teacher (SEN - Subject Specialist, Autism Provision)

Subject Specialism: Mathematics

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Purpose of the Role

The KS3 Subject Specialist Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality, autism-informed teaching in Mathematics 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.

Significant experience of working with and supporting pupils with ASC is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality, adapted lessons.
• Adapt the KS3 curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with ASC and associated needs
• Visual supports and structured teaching
• Clear routines and predictable lesson structures
• Sensory and regulation strategies
• Communication-supportive approaches
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

EHCPs, SEND & Outcomes

• Deliver provision aligned to pupils' EHCP outcomes
• Annual reviews
• Progress reports
• Target setting and multi-disciplinary planning
• Work closely with therapists and other professionals to support integrated and consistent provision
• Maintain accurate and high-quality records of progress and provision

Professional Responsibilities

• Uphold the Teachers' Standards
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance
• Maintain a positive, professional relationship with parents/carers
• Contribute to whole-school development and improvement
• Participate in meetings, training, reviews, and school events as required

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

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%