I teach in a special needs unit in a comprehensive school so that's 11-16 year olds.
My main subjects this year are literacy, numeracy, science, CDT, Welsh studies, outdoor education, social skills, but it varies and I have taught almost every subject.
There is a big emphasis on life skills in all subjects.
I do love working with the kids but the paperwork is very frustrating and takes all the joy out of it - I suspect there are many other jobs where that happens.
I taught 20 years in special education classrooms ... loved the teaching, loved the kids, got tired of the paperwork.
Jamie