At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver personalised, sensory-based learning to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
- Company: Supportive specialist school in Bourne End dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing CPD, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Long-term role with stability and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a caring team and transform the lives of pupils with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status preferred; experience with PMLD or complex needs essential.
Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly supportive and specialist school in the Bourne End area to recruit a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teacher. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), helping them to access learning, communication, and life skills in a nurturing and structured environment.
This role would suit a patient, empathetic, and highly adaptable teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and experienced in supporting pupils with complex medical and learning needs.
The Role
As a PMLD Teacher, you will deliver highly personalised, sensory-based learning to pupils with complex needs, focusing on communication, interaction, and engagement. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ development through a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver creative, multi-sensory, and highly individualised lessons for pupils with PMLD
- Develop and implement EHCPs and personalised learning programmes
- Support pupils with complex medical, physical, and sensory needs
- Use specialist communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, and intensive interaction
- Create a safe, calm, and stimulating learning environment
- Monitor, assess, and record small steps of progress against individual targets
- Work closely with teaching assistants to ensure high levels of care and learning support
- Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, parents, and carers
- Promote pupils’ independence, engagement, and wellbeing
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – desirable (candidates with extensive SEN experience may be considered)
- Experience working with pupils with PMLD, SLD, or complex needs
- Strong understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning approaches
- Calm, patient, and nurturing teaching style
- Confidence supporting pupils with physical and medical needs
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work full-time in the Princes Risborough area
Desirable
- Experience in a specialist or PMLD setting
- Training in Makaton, PECS, or sensory-based learning approaches
- Knowledge of moving and handling procedures
- Experience working alongside external professionals (SALT, OT, physiotherapists)
- Team Teach or behaviour support training
Why This Role?
- Work in a highly specialised and supportive educational setting
- Make a profound difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs
- Opportunity for ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
- Long-term role offering stability and career development
- Be part of a collaborative, caring, and multi-disciplinary team
How to Apply
If you are a passionate SEN Teacher looking for a deeply rewarding role supporting pupils with PMLD in the Bourne End area, we would love to hear from you.
All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
PMLD Teacher in Bourne End employer: Supply Desk
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