At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and support students with profound and multiple learning difficulties in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Swiss Cottage School, a community-focused special needs school in Camden.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible start dates and a supportive team environment for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of students with complex needs while growing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience with special educational needs required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Swiss Cottage School is a community maintained special needs school in the London Borough of Camden for pupils aged 4 to 19 identified with complex needs profiles. We are recruiting for a SEN PMLD classroom teacher for our upper school to start in September / October 2026. We welcome applications from candidates who may require a flexible start date to accommodate existing notice periods.
Requirements:
- Experience with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and Multi-Sensory Impairments
- Knowledge of Cognition and Learning of pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities
- Knowledge of personalised communication for e.g. Makaton, PECS
Ongoing training to enhance this is available within our school team. The school has 5 curriculum pathways across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Post-16 provision within one school building. We are a school that is focused on your wellbeing and workload balance so that you can thrive in your role.
What can we offer?
- A school which values you as a professional and commits to your wellbeing
- Daily time with the class team of support staff for planning, reflection, training, and professional discussions (everyday 8:30-9:15 in addition to your PPA time). Pupils arrive at 9:15-9:30am.
- Allocated mentor to support induction, reflections, multi-agency working, parental partnership, moderation of assessment and annual review processes
- Early Career Teachers have a comprehensive training programme with onsite mentor support.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Reflecting the values of our school: Inclusive, Nurturing, Inspiring
- Passion for creating positive climates of learning
- Commitment to working in partnership with colleagues, families, and specialists
- Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs through experience in the classroom
Swiss Cottage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions will be subject to five years of satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. Previous applicants need not reapply / No Sponsorship available.
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