Maths Teacher

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment Ltd in Bolton is seeking a KS3 Mathematics Teacher with SEN experience to deliver autism-informed teaching to pupils with ASC in a small-class setting. You will adapt the KS3 curriculum to meet individual needs, supporting communication, emotional regulation, independence and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate holds QTS, has KS3 teaching experience and a strong ASC background, and will follow safeguarding procedures and school policies to contribute to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Strong subject knowledge in Science.
• Experience teaching KS3.
• Extensive experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in a SEND setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality, adapted KS3 lessons.
• Adapt the KS3 curriculum for pupils with ASC and associated needs.
• Use autism-informed approaches and structured routines.
• Create a calm, supportive learning environment.

Skills

KS3 Teaching

ASC awareness

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KS3 Teacher (SEN - Autism Provision)

• Bolton, BL3
• Pay: From £33,483.00 per year +
• Subject Specialism: Mathematics
• Salary: Competitive
• Long-Term, Full-time or Permanent

Purpose of the Role

The KS3 Mathematics Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality, autism-informed teaching 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, including:
  • 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

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

Teacher Specification - Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge in Science
• Experience of teaching pupils in KS3
• Substantial experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ideally in a specialist or SEND setting

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

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

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