Secondary SEN Teacher | Autism Specialist | Workington Job Title: Secondary SEN Teacher (Key Stage 3) Location:Workington, Cumbria Start Date: Monday 9th February 2026 Salary: £168.80- £261.78 per day Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Role Overview Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teacher to lead a Key Stage 3 class at a highly-regarded Autism School in Workington. This role begins on Monday, 9th February, and is ideal for a practitioner who thrives in a specialist setting. The Class & Environment Student Profile: You will lead a small, focused class of 7 students with complex autism and additional communication needs. Learning Level: These pupils are semi-formal learners, requiring a curriculum that blends academic progress with life skills and sensory engagement. Support Team: You will be supported by 3 full-time Teaching Assistants, providing a high staff-to-pupil ratio to ensure safety and progress. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver creative, semi-formal lessons tailored to KS3 students with complex ASC. Use communication aids (PECS, Makaton, or AAC) to support non-verbal or limited-speech students. Manage and lead a team of 3 TAs to ensure a cohesive learning environment. Assess student progress through specialised SEN frameworks. Requirements (SEO Keywords) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Proven experience as an SEN Teacher, Autism Teac...