At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with PMLD through personalised, sensory-based learning and holistic development.
- Company: A highly supportive specialist school in Uxbridge dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing CPD, and a stable long-term role.
- Other info: Join a caring, multi-disciplinary team and enjoy career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a profound difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Experience with PMLD and strong teamwork skills; QTS desirable.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly supportive and specialist school in the Uxbridge 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.
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.
- 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
Qualifications and Experience:
- 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
- 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
Benefits:
- 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
If you are a passionate SEN Teacher looking for a deeply rewarding role supporting pupils with PMLD in the Princes Risborough area, we would love to hear from you.
PMLD Teacher in Uxbridge employer: Supply Desk
Join a highly supportive and specialist school in Uxbridge, where you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Our nurturing work culture fosters collaboration among a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, providing ongoing professional development and specialist training to enhance your skills. With a focus on inclusive education, we offer a rewarding environment that values patience, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
