KS3 Teacher in Wigan, Greater Manchester

KS3 Teacher (SEN - Subject Specialist, Autism Provision)

Subject Specialism: Mathematics

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 Mathematics 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.

Significant experience of working with and supporting pupils with ASC is essential.

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
• 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

EHCPs, SEND & Outcomes

• Deliver provision aligned to pupils' EHCP outcomes
• Annual reviews
• Progress reports
• Target setting and multi-disciplinary planning
• Work closely with therapists and other professionals to support integrated and consistent provision
• Maintain accurate and high-quality records of progress and provision

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

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

Reeson Education:

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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. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%