PMLD Teacher, Sutton

We are seeking an inspiring and patient PMLD Teacher to join a supportive and forward-thinking special needs school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to learners with complex needs, helping them to achieve their potential through creativity, care, and personalised education. We are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for pupils aged 2–19 with a range of severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties, including autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and medical needs. Our aim is to celebrate every achievement, build independence, and create meaningful learning experiences that help each pupil flourish.

The Role

As a PMLD Teacher, you will lead a small, well-supported class of pupils with profound and complex needs, delivering highly individualised lessons that promote communication, sensory engagement, physical development, and personal progress. Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists, nurses, and multi-disciplinary professionals, you’ll ensure that every learner’s educational, medical, and emotional needs are met holistically in a safe and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Personalised Lessons: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory processing needs, and complex medical requirements.
• Holistic Support: Focus on developing communication, independence, sensory regulation, social interaction, physical development, and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with Specialists: Work alongside speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support assistants, and healthcare professionals to meet each pupil’s physical, sensory, and educational needs.
• Assistive Communication: Use tools such as PECS, Makaton, AAC devices, communication switches, and sensory-based approaches to support expressive and receptive communication.
• Medical and Physical Needs Support: Support pupils with complex medical needs, including feeding programmes, mobility support, positioning, wheelchair use, and personal care routines in line with care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• EHCP Management: Contribute to and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring all targets are relevant, measurable, and achievable.
• Behaviour and Care Support: Maintain a positive, safe classroom environment, supporting learners with sensory regulation, emotional regulation, and behaviours that may challenge.
• Track Progress: Record and monitor pupil progress using small-step achievement frameworks, celebrating progress and identifying next steps for development.
• Family Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents and carers, keeping them updated on progress and celebrating successes.

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent).
• Experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex SEND needs within a special school environment.
• Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches, intensive interaction, and communication-focused teaching strategies.
• Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and personal care requirements.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS, AAC).
• A compassionate and adaptable teaching approach with a strong understanding of sensory learning and therapeutic practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with staff, families, and external professionals.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable pupils.

Why Choose Engage Education?

• Pay in line with national teacher pay scales (AWR compliant).
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
• £150 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Free CPD training through our partnership with Creative Education, giving you access to over 200 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers through our partner network.

Application Process

If you feel you meet the criteria for this rewarding opportunity, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.