Reeson Education are recruiting a skilled Autism Specialist Teacher for a supportive and inclusive school in Sheffield (S5) starting from September 2026. This role is ideal for a resilient and adaptable professional who is passionate about helping autistic pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
About the Autism Specialist Teacher Role:
As an Autism Specialist Teacher, you will deliver engaging and differentiated lessons while creating a structured and predictable learning environment. You will support pupils with Autism by using tailored teaching strategies, sensory-aware approaches, and clear communication methods to promote academic achievement, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities as Autism Specialist Teacher:
Specialist Teaching: Deliver engaging lessons adapted to meet the individual needs of pupils with Autism.
Structured Learning Environment: Maintain clear routines, visual supports, and predictable classroom expectations.
Communication & Interaction Support: Use autism-friendly strategies to develop communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills.
Progress Monitoring: Assess and track academic, social, and emotional progress, adapting support where necessary.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with support staff, parents, therapists, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure positive outcomes for pupils.To succeed as an Autism Specialist Teacher, you will need:
Proven experience working with pupils with Autism within SEN, specialist, or mainstream educational settings.
Strong understanding of autism-specific teaching strategies and approaches.
Excellent communication, patience, and relationship-building skills.
The ability to create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment.
A flexible, resilient, and child-centred approach to teaching.
An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply through Reeson Education.Benefits as an Autism Specialist Teacher:
Competitive daily rate of £150-£230, depending on experience.
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
Access to specialist Autism and SEN training and professional development.
A supportive and well-led school environment.
A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of pupils with Autism.Please note: This role requires strong safeguarding awareness. All applicants must meet full safer-recruitment requirements, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to obtain one.
As an ethical and independent recruitment agency, Reeson Education provide high-quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to apply for the Autism Specialist Teacher role, please contact our consultant Mitch Stringer:
Email:
Phone: ((phone number removed))
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and skilled Autism Specialist Teacher to our team.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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
Salary description
£150.00 - £230.00 per day