At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Welcoming specialist SEN school in Hemel Hempstead with excellent facilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Small class sizes and supportive leadership team for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience or interest in SEN settings.
Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming specialist SEN school in Hemel Hempstead, seeking a compassionate and dedicated PMLD Teacher to join their team from September. This rewarding opportunity involves teaching pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), alongside pupils with Autism (ASC/ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), complex medical needs and physical disabilities. Every learner follows a highly personalised curriculum designed to develop communication, independence, sensory engagement and life skills.
This is an ideal opportunity for a teacher who believes that success is measured through meaningful progress, no matter how small, and who is passionate about providing every child with the opportunity to thrive.
The Role
- Plan and deliver highly personalised, sensory-based lessons tailored to each pupil's EHCP.
- Support pupils with PMLD, Autism, SLD and complex medical or physical needs.
- Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
- Use sensory learning approaches, intensive interaction, visual communication and assistive technology to engage pupils.
- Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, healthcare professionals and families.
- Promote communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and life skills.
- Monitor and celebrate individual progress through meaningful outcomes.
- Support pupils with personal care where required, alongside experienced support staff.
About You
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Has experience working within a specialist SEN or PMLD setting, or a strong interest in developing within this area.
- Has knowledge of Autism (ASC/ASD), PMLD, SLD and complex learning needs.
- Is patient, caring and resilient with a child-centred approach.
- Can adapt teaching to meet a wide range of physical, sensory and communication needs.
- Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
Why Join This School?
- Specialist PMLD provision with excellent facilities and sensory spaces.
- Small class sizes with outstanding staff-to-pupil ratios.
- Supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Close collaboration with speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training.
- A welcoming school community where every achievement is celebrated.
- Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance where applicable).
What We Offer
- Competitive Paid to Scale salary.
- Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to SEND-focused CPD and training.
- Pension contributions.
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
If you're passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, we’d love to hear from you.
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