SEN Teacher - Year 9 ASC Specialist

ABC Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment provider is seeking a passionate Life Skills Teacher for a full-time position from January 5th to March 27th, 2026. The role involves planning engaging lessons and supporting Year 9 students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should hold a recognised teaching qualification and have experience with students with additional needs. This role offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with ASC or additional needs is essential.
• Be kind, calm, patient, and nurturing in your approach.
• Be committed to the academic, emotional, and social development of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver highly personalised Life Skills lessons.
• Mark and provide feedback on students' work.
• Support students' communication, wellbeing, and independence.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Adaptability

Lesson planning

Calm demeanor

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, BEd)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a kind, patient and passionate Life Skills Teacher to join a dedicated specialist setting supporting Year 9 students with ASC. This is a full-time role from Monday 5th January to Friday 27th March 2026.

As a Life Skills Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, highly personalised lessons, as well as marking books and folders. You will support pupils with communication, wellbeing, independence and confidence, working within a nurturing, structured and consistent environment.

You will be joining a warm, collaborative team committed to creating safe, encouraging and inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive.

We welcome applications from teachers at all stages including Early Career Teachers who bring compassion, resilience and adaptability. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting that values personal development alongside academic progress.

About the School

This specialist provision supports students who require a more nurturing, individualised learning approach, including learners with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The school is built on strong values of inclusion, aspiration, perseverance and independence, and offers:

• A calm, safe and highly structured learning environment
• A consistent teaching approach with strong staff student relationships
• A creative, flexible curriculum focused on life skills, wellbeing and communication
• A strong focus on emotional wellbeing, confidence-building and independence
• A supportive, experienced staff team working collaboratively

Students benefit from a bespoke Life Skills curriculum designed to prepare them for future educational pathways and independent living.

The Requirements

To be considered for the Life Skills Teacher position, you will:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, BEd). ECTs are encouraged to apply.
• Have experience teaching students with ASC or additional needs (essential).
• Be kind, calm, patient and nurturing in your approach.
• Be confident with lesson planning, delivery and marking.
• Be adaptable and able to tailor learning to meet individual needs.
• Be committed to the academic, emotional and social development of pupils.

All applicants must be willing to undertake safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

About Us

We are a specialist education recruitment provider dedicated to supporting the development of young people through high‑quality teaching and support placements.

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

• Excellent weekly pay through PAYE
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to conditions)
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
• Full AWR compliance
• FREE professional development, including Autism Awareness and behaviour support training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• A generous refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme

Daily rate will be discussed at registration and is dependent on experience, scale and qualifications.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring and compassionate teacher who can deliver engaging Life Skills lessons and are available from January 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website or contact our team directly for further information.
Early applications are strongly encouraged.