Maths SEN Teacher KS3/4 GCSE and Functional Skills
Location: Ramsgate, Kent.
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time, Permanent / Fixed-Term – flexible options for the right teacher.
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)
Are you a dedicated Maths teacher with a passion for inclusive education? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, no matter their learning needs? Join our exceptional team and make a real difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs.
About Us
The school a specialist SEN provision committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for pupils aged 11–16 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), ADHD, and associated social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to delivering bespoke education that unlocks potential and celebrates individual progress. With excellent facilities, small class sizes, and a holistic approach to learning, we provide both staff and students with the tools to thrive.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Maths SEN Teacher to deliver differentiated and accessible maths lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing a personalised curriculum that enables each student to achieve meaningful academic progress while also building confidence and life skills.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including SENCOs, speech and language therapists, pastoral staff, therapists and dedicated support assistants to ensure every learner receives the guidance and support they need.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver high-quality, individualised maths lessons that reflect each pupil’s EHCP targets.
- Create an inclusive, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports a wide range of needs.
- Use a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, manipulatives, interactive technology, and practical maths activities.
- Assess pupils’ progress using a range of formative and summative tools, providing clear feedback and adapting lesson plans accordingly.
- Liaise effectively with families, carers, and external professionals to support consistent learning and behaviour strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of pupil attainment, behaviour, and engagement in line with school policies and OFSTED requirements.
- Contribute to wider school life, including participation in enrichment activities and whole-school initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Proven experience teaching maths at secondary level (KS3/KS4)
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN in a school, PRU, or specialist provision
- Strong knowledge of differentiation strategies and multi-sensory approaches to teaching maths
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Patience, adaptability, and a trauma-informed, pupil-centred teaching approach
Desirable:
- Additional SEN qualifications (e.g., NASENCO, Autism Education Trust training, Team Teach)
- Experience delivering Entry Level or Functional Skills maths qualifications
- Familiarity with EHCP processes and behaviour support plans
What We Offer
- A supportive and forward-thinking SLT with a clear vision for inclusion and progress
- Access to ongoing CPD and opportunities for career development in SEN and leadership
- Generous planning and preparation time
- Well-resourced classrooms and access to therapeutic support for pupils
- A warm, welcoming staff culture that prioritises wellbeing and collaboration
- Opportunities to shape curriculum development and innovate within the maths department