Maths SEN Teacher

Maths SEN Teacher – Local SEND School

Location:

Kingston Upon Thames
Type:
Long term

Working Hours:

08:20 am – 16:00 pm
Salary: M1 – UPS3

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Maths Teacher with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Maths SEN Teacher to work primarily across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging, differentiated mathematics lessons that enable students to develop confidence, independence, and essential numeracy skills.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people in a supportive school environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and holistic development.

At the school, they are dedicated to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for secondary-aged students with special educational needs. Every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and personally.

Create engaging and differentiated mathematics lessons that meet the diverse learning needs, abilities, and EHCP outcomes of students across KS3 and KS4.

Support students in building core numeracy, problem-solving, and functional maths skills while fostering confidence and a positive attitude towards learning mathematics.

Modify resources, teaching approaches, and assessment methods to ensure all students can access and progress within the maths curriculum.

Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parents, and external professionals to set, monitor, and review personalised learning targets.

Deliver practical and functional mathematics that supports students’ preparation for further education, employment, independent living, and everyday life.

Track student achievement and development through ongoing assessment, adapting teaching strategies to maximise progress and engagement.

Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom culture that promotes resilience, self-belief, and respect for others.

Work closely with colleagues, therapists, pastoral teams, and external agencies to provide holistic support for students.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Mathematics at secondary level.
• Experience working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or a specialist SEN qualification (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of the secondary Maths curriculum, particularly KS3 and KS4.
• Experience adapting maths teaching for students with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and other additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity, patience, and resilience when supporting students with diverse learning profiles.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and alternative communication methods is advantageous.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

A commitment to making mathematics accessible, engaging, and meaningful for every learner.

The ability to differentiate teaching approaches and resources to meet a wide range of learning needs.

A genuine dedication to supporting students’ academic, emotional, and personal development.

A proactive approach to working within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for students.

A belief in every student’s potential and a determination to help them succeed, regardless of barriers to learning.

A commitment to preparing students with the mathematical knowledge and life skills they need for future success.

All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work.