At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging lessons for students with profound learning difficulties.
- Company: Supportive specialist SEND school in Greenwich.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, purpose-built facilities, and a nurturing environment.
- Other info: Join a multidisciplinary team focused on holistic pupil support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable learners every day.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and experience with PMLD or complex SEND needs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Greenwich.
Type: Full-Time.
Working Hours: 08:30 am – 16:00 pm.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated teacher with a passion for supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)? We are currently recruiting for an exceptional PMLD Teacher to join a highly supportive and well-established specialist SEND school in Greenwich. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a nurturing, multidisciplinary environment where pupils with complex learning, physical, medical, and communication needs are supported to thrive both academically and personally.
The School Benefits
- Purpose-built sensory and therapeutic learning environments
- Hydrotherapy and sensory integration facilities
- Specialist communication support including AAC
- A strong multidisciplinary team including therapists and healthcare professionals
- Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
- A holistic curriculum tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
- A strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, sensory regulation, and independence preparation
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual EHCP targets
- Use sensory storytelling, tactile learning, music, movement, and interactive approaches to engage learners
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet physical, sensory, and communication needs
Holistic Pupil Support
- Promote communication, independence, emotional regulation, and social interaction
- Support pupils with complex medical and physical needs within classroom routines
- Create a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment
Assistive Communication and SEND Strategies
- Support expressive and receptive communication development
Family and Carer Engagement
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers
- Provide regular feedback and updates regarding progress and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively to ensure consistency between school and home support
Required Qualifications and Experience
- A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent)
- Experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD, or complex SEND needs
- A patient, nurturing, and flexible teaching style
- Strong understanding of sensory-based and communication-centred learning
- Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities and complex medical needs
- Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, AAC, or Intensive Interaction approaches
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners
Additional Requirements
- All applicants must hold a formally recognised teaching qualification.
- All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.
PMLD Teacher in Greenwich employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
