At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver a personalised, sensory-based curriculum for pupils with profound learning difficulties.
- Company: Specialist SEND school in South London with a nurturing ethos.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, specialist CPD, small class sizes, and strong support from a multidisciplinary team.
- Other info: Immediate start with excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs and celebrate their achievements.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience with PMLD or similar additional needs.
This highly specialist primary SEND school is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Primary PMLD Teacher to join their team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. Supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs and severe learning disabilities, the school is recognised for its nurturing, child-centred ethos and exceptional therapeutic provision. Every child follows a highly personalised curriculum, with communication, sensory development and independence at the heart of learning.
What the School Offers
- Specialist CPD in PMLD, sensory integration, AAC and communication strategies
- A highly experienced multidisciplinary team including Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Small class sizes with exceptional Teaching Assistant support
- A collaborative leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development
- Full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career progression
What the Role Involves
As a Primary PMLD Teacher, you'll deliver a highly personalised, sensory-based curriculum tailored to each pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan. Working closely with specialist Teaching Assistants and therapists, you'll support pupils' communication, physical development, independence and emotional wellbeing while creating an engaging, safe and stimulating learning environment where every achievement is celebrated.
What the School is Looking For
The ideal Primary PMLD Teacher will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience teaching pupils with complex additional needs, PMLD, SLD or Autism. The school welcomes applications from experienced SEND practitioners and outstanding mainstream teachers looking to transition into specialist education. They're seeking a patient, reflective and creative Primary PMLD Teacher who understands that meaningful progress is measured differently for every child and is committed to helping pupils reach their individual potential.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. This is not a relocation opportunity.
Salary and Contract Info
- Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
- Full-time, temp-to-perm contract
- Immediate start available
- Excellent opportunities for long-term progression within specialist SEND education
PMLD Primary Teacher employer: Ribbons & Reeves
Ribbons & Reeves is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Tower Hamlets where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people. With a strong focus on professional development, ongoing training, and small class sizes, we empower our staff to thrive while fostering a culture of resilience and collaboration. Join us to be part of a team that values impactful mentorship and prioritises the growth of both students and educators alike.
