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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 and 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 and Wellbeing
- Support pupils:
- Communication and interaction
- 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.
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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
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals, and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity, and excellence.
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We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
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.
At Reeson Education, we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long-term, and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.
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.
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