PMLD Teacher

Job Title: Specialist PMLD Teacher with QTS 📍 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester (includes St Helens & Liverpool – community & home-based settings) 💷 Hourly Rate: £26 – £30 PAYE 🕒 Job Type: Full-time / Part-time 📅 Working Hours: Flexible weekdays (minimum 10 hours per week) 🌟 Job Overview Are you a compassionate and skilled teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? We’re looking for a QTS-qualified educator to work 1:1 with pupils across Wigan and surrounding areas in non-traditional settings, such as at home or in the community. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a young person\’s life through personalised, sensory-based learning. 🎯 Key Responsibilities 🧠 Deliver bespoke 1:1 teaching for learners with PMLD 🎨 Create and adapt sensory-focused lessons based on each pupil’s EHCP 💬 Support communication using AAC, PECS, Makaton, or Intensive Interaction 🤝 Work collaboratively with families, carers, and allied professionals 🌈 Promote social interaction, emotional wellbeing, and independence 📝 Maintain detailed records of progress, engagement, and outcomes 🩺 Follow care and medical protocols where required (training provided) ✅ Requirements Essential: 🎓 Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 👩‍🏫 Experience with PMLD or complex learning needs 💡 Creative and patient approach to personalised learning 💬 Strong communication and interpersonal skills 🚗 Willing to travel locally (home visits/community settings) 🛡️ Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain) Desirable: 📘 SEND, PMLD, or sensory training 🧩 Familiarity with EHCPs and specialist support planning 📲 Knowledge of assistive technology and inclusive teaching tools 🧸 Experience with physical support needs (e.g., moving & handling, feeding protocols) 🎁 What’s on Offer 💷 Competitive hourly pay (£26–£30 PAYE) 📅 Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle 📚 Ongoing CPD and access to planning resources 🤗 A supportive and inclusive working environment 🌟 A chance to make a real impact in a child’s life 📩 How to Apply If you’re ready to bring energy, empathy and expertise to this highly rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now with your CV and a short cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. 👥 Equal Opportunities We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a truly inclusive environment