SEN Science Teacher

REESON Education; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is looking for a KS3 Teacher (SEN - Subject Specialist) to deliver autism-informed Science teaching in a small-class specialist setting. You will adapt the KS3 curriculum to meet ASC needs, supporting communication, regulation and wellbeing.

Based in Bolton, this full-time permanent role requires QTS, strong Science knowledge, KS3 experience, and a track record supporting pupils with ASC in SEND contexts.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong subject knowledge in Science.
• Experience of teaching pupils in KS3.
• Substantial experience supporting pupils with ASC in a specialist or SEND setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality, adapted lessons for KS3 Science in an autism-informed setting.
• Adapt the KS3 curriculum to meet ASC needs.
• Use autism-informed approaches and clear routines to support learning and regulation.
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment; uphold safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Skills

QTS

Science knowledge

KS3 experience

ASC experience

Job description

KS3 Teacher (SEN - Subject Specialist, Autism Provision)

Subject Specialism: Science

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 Science 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, 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

Pupil Development & Wellbeing

• Implement positive behaviour and regulation strategies in line with the school's autism-informed approach
• Maintain high expectations for both learning and behaviour
• Ensure safeguarding and pupil welfare are always a priority

Person 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