KS3 SEN Teacher
| Posting date: | 10 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £180 to £230 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tower Hamlets, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 199634 |
Summary
KS3 SEN Teacher - Autism & Complex Needs
Start Date: Beginning of March
Contract: Full-time
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced KS3 SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting autistic pupils with complex needs. The role will begin at the start of March, with a transition day during the week commencing 23rd February to ensure a smooth handover.
You will be teaching a small KS3 class of 10 non-verbal students who are autistic, sensory learners and working below National Curriculum Year 1. Pupils require a highly structured timetable, practical learning approaches, and consistent use of visuals and objects of reference to support communication and engagement.
The Role:
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Deliver structured, practical and engaging lessons across the core subject areas
Deliver structured, practical and engaging lessons across the core subject areas
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Use visuals, objects of reference and communication strategies to support learning
Use visuals, objects of reference and communication strategies to support learning
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Plan lessons with a strong practical element to meet sensory and developmental needs
Plan lessons with a strong practical element to meet sensory and developmental needs
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Promote communication, independence and personal development
Promote communication, independence and personal development
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Work within a highly structured daily timetable
Work within a highly structured daily timetable
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Lead a classroom team of 5 Teaching Assistants
Lead a classroom team of 5 Teaching Assistants
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Work closely with specialist teachers delivering Drama, Music, Art, Food Technology, DT and PE
Work closely with specialist teachers delivering Drama, Music, Art, Food Technology, DT and PE
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Follow and contribute to an established curriculum framework with guidance and support
Follow and contribute to an established curriculum framework with guidance and support
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Be a qualified teacher with experience teaching pupils with autism and complex needs
Be a qualified teacher with experience teaching pupils with autism and complex needs
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Have experience supporting non-verbal learners and sensory processing needs
Have experience supporting non-verbal learners and sensory processing needs
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Be confident structuring lessons for pupils working below age-related expectations
Be confident structuring lessons for pupils working below age-related expectations
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Use practical, hands-on approaches to teaching and learning
Use practical, hands-on approaches to teaching and learning
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Demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills
Demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills
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Be committed to preparing pupils for independence and adulthood
Be committed to preparing pupils for independence and adulthood
This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive, practical education and supporting pupils with complex needs to thrive in a structured and nurturing environment.
Apply now to join a supportive and well-resourced SEN setting making a real difference.
Start Date: Beginning of March
Contract: Full-time
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced KS3 SEN Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting autistic pupils with complex needs. The role will begin at the start of March, with a transition day during the week commencing 23rd February to ensure a smooth handover.
You will be teaching a small KS3 class of 10 non-verbal students who are autistic, sensory learners and working below National Curriculum Year 1. Pupils require a highly structured timetable, practical learning approaches, and consistent use of visuals and objects of reference to support communication and engagement.
The Role:
-
Deliver structured, practical and engaging lessons across the core subject areas
Deliver structured, practical and engaging lessons across the core subject areas
-
Use visuals, objects of reference and communication strategies to support learning
Use visuals, objects of reference and communication strategies to support learning
-
Plan lessons with a strong practical element to meet sensory and developmental needs
Plan lessons with a strong practical element to meet sensory and developmental needs
-
Promote communication, independence and personal development
Promote communication, independence and personal development
-
Work within a highly structured daily timetable
Work within a highly structured daily timetable
-
Lead a classroom team of 5 Teaching Assistants
Lead a classroom team of 5 Teaching Assistants
-
Work closely with specialist teachers delivering Drama, Music, Art, Food Technology, DT and PE
Work closely with specialist teachers delivering Drama, Music, Art, Food Technology, DT and PE
-
Follow and contribute to an established curriculum framework with guidance and support
Follow and contribute to an established curriculum framework with guidance and support
The Ideal Candidate Will:
-
Be a qualified teacher with experience teaching pupils with autism and complex needs
Be a qualified teacher with experience teaching pupils with autism and complex needs
-
Have experience supporting non-verbal learners and sensory processing needs
Have experience supporting non-verbal learners and sensory processing needs
-
Be confident structuring lessons for pupils working below age-related expectations
Be confident structuring lessons for pupils working below age-related expectations
-
Use practical, hands-on approaches to teaching and learning
Use practical, hands-on approaches to teaching and learning
-
Demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills
Demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills
-
Be committed to preparing pupils for independence and adulthood
Be committed to preparing pupils for independence and adulthood
This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive, practical education and supporting pupils with complex needs to thrive in a structured and nurturing environment.
Apply now to join a supportive and well-resourced SEN setting making a real difference.