SEN English Teacher

Reeson Education; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is recruiting a KS3 Teacher (SEN - Subject Specialist, Autism Provision) to deliver autism-informed English Language/Literature tuition in a specialist ASC setting. The successful candidate will adapt the KS3 curriculum to meet individual pupil needs, ensuring accessible, meaningful learning while supporting communication, emotional regulation, independence and wellbeing.

The role requires QTS and substantial KS3 teaching experience with ASC in a specialist or SEND environment,

Qualifications

• QTS and KS3 teaching experience with autism-informed approaches.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASC in a specialist or SEND setting.
• Understanding of autism, sensory processing, anxiety, and communication differences.
• Experience adapting lessons for pupils significantly below age-related expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess adapted KS3 lessons.
• Adapt KS3 curriculum for ASC and related needs.
• Use autism-informed approaches to support learning and wellbeing.
• Support pupil development and engagement in learning and school life.

Skills

Autism-informed teaching

Small-class setting experience

English/Literature knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

KS3 teaching experience

Experience supporting pupils with ASC

Specialist SEND experience

Job description

KS3 Teacher (SEN - Subject Specialist, Autism Provision)

Subject Specialism: English Language/Literature

Salary: Competitive

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 English Language/Literature 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

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
• Use autism-specific and evidence-based approaches

Pupil Development & Wellbeing

• Support pupils
• Communication and interaction o Emotional regulation and behaviour
• Independence and self-confidence
• Engagement in learning and school life
• Implement positive behaviour and regulation strategies in line with the school's autism-informed approach
• Maintain high expectations for both learning and behaviour

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
• Strong understanding of: Autism and associated needs (e.g. sensory processing, anxiety, communication differences)

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

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.