At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a classroom for pupils with complex needs, delivering tailored and sensory-based lessons.
- Company: Specialist SEN school in Southwark with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Ongoing professional development, strong team support, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborative team approach with strong staffing ratios for effective support.
- Why this job: Shape meaningful progress for pupils with complex needs in a rewarding teaching role.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience in SEN, particularly with PMLD.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are working with a specialist SEN school in Southwark supporting pupils with severe and complex learning needs, including PMLD, who are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team. This is a highly rewarding role for a teacher who is confident delivering highly individualised learning, leading a classroom team, and adapting teaching approaches for pupils with complex needs.
About the Role
You will be responsible for leading learning within a specialist classroom environment where pupils require highly tailored educational provision. Lessons are often sensory-based, highly structured, and focused on communication, engagement, and functional life skills.
- Planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons for pupils with complex needs, including PMLD
- Leading a classroom team of teaching assistants to ensure consistent and effective support
- Using sensory, communication, and therapeutic approaches to engage learners
- Tracking and assessing progress in line with individual education plans
- Working closely with therapists, families, and wider support staff
- Creating a safe, structured, and highly supportive learning environment
About You
The school is looking for someone who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience working with SEN, ideally within complex needs or specialist settings
- A strong understanding of PMLD and multi-sensory learning approaches
- Confidence leading a team within the classroom
- A calm, adaptable, and resilient teaching style
- A genuine commitment to inclusive and individualised education
The Setting
This is a highly supportive specialist environment in Southwark with strong staffing ratios and a collaborative team approach. Pupils require consistent, structured support, and staff work closely together to deliver highly personalised learning experiences.
Why this role is rewarding
- Opportunity to work within a highly specialist provision
- Strong multidisciplinary team support
- Highly individualised teaching with real impact
- Ongoing professional development in complex needs education
If you are an experienced SEN Teacher looking to work in a setting where your teaching directly shapes meaningful progress for pupils with complex needs, this is an excellent opportunity. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
SEN Teacher - PMLD in London employer: Tradewind Recruitment Careers
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for teachers seeking a fulfilling role in Barnet primary schools. With a strong commitment to professional development, a collaborative work culture, and transparent pay structures, we empower educators to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Our focus on personalised learning and support for diverse needs ensures that every teacher can contribute to a vibrant educational environment.
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