At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and support secondary students with profound learning difficulties in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Supportive SEN schools in East London with excellent resources.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to inclusive education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience with PMLD students required.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 43607 £ per year.
- SEND Teacher (ESENLG1906) East London, England
- PMLD Teacher – SEN School
Location
East London
Start Date
September 2026
Contract
- Full-Time | Long-Term/Permanent Opportunities
- Career Teachers are currently seeking a passionate and experienced
- PMLD Teachers to join supportive and well-resourced
SEN Schools from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated teacher with experience supporting students with
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering a highly personalised curriculum that promotes communication, independence, sensory development, and life skills while ensuring every student reaches their full potential.
The Role
- Teaching a class of secondary-aged students with PMLD and complex learning needs.
- Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCP outcomes.
- Supporting students' communication, sensory regulation, social development, and functional life skills.
- Working collaboratively with therapists, teaching assistants, families, and external professionals.
- Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
- Monitoring and assessing student progress, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to reviews and reports.
- Encouraging independence and celebrating every achievement, no matter how small.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Previous experience teaching students with PMLD and complex needs.
- Strong understanding of sensory learning approaches and alternative communication methods, including PECS, Makaton, AAC, or similar.
- Experience working within a SEN, special school, or specialist resource provision.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
- A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach to supporting young people with additional needs.
- What the Schools Offer
- Supportive and experienced leadership and SEN teams.
- Excellent specialist facilities and resources.
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex learning needs.
- Long-term career development opportunities within a growing SEN setting.
- If you are an experienced
PMLD Teacher looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and rewarding secondary SEN environment, we would love to hear from you.
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We think you need these skills to ace SEND Teacher in London
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Understanding of sensory learning approaches
Knowledge of alternative communication methods (PECS, Makaton, AAC)
Classroom management skills
Communication skills
Organisational skills
