Description
SEND Teacher – PMLD Specialist School Opportunity
Location: Sutton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Contract: Full-time / Long-term with potential for permanent placement
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a passionate SEND Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within a specialist school setting?
A welcoming, family-feel specialist school in Sutton is seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex additional needs.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and experienced SEND Teacher who wants to provide personalised learning experiences and support pupils’ communication, independence, wellbeing, and development within a nurturing environment.
The school has a strong focus on relationships, communication, and creating a positive learning experience where every pupil is valued and supported to achieve their individual goals.
The Role
As a SEND Teacher, you will:
• Plan and deliver personalised learning experiences tailored to the individual needs of pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Support pupils’ communication, sensory development, engagement, and independence skills.
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Develop individualised learning opportunities to support academic, social, and emotional development.
• Build strong and meaningful relationships with pupils and their families.
• Encourage confidence, engagement, and progress through a pupil-centred approach.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred or PGCE equivalent.
• Experience teaching within SEND or specialist school settings.
• Strong understanding of PMLD, complex needs, and personalised learning approaches.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of communication and developmental needs.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• A calm, patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team.
Therapeutic, Relationship-Led Approach
The school follows a therapeutic approach that focuses on emotional safety, understanding, and positive engagement.
Staff are expected to:
• Use calm, respectful, and consistent communication at all times.
• Create clear and supportive boundaries for pupils.
• Use positive reinforcement to encourage progress and celebrate achievements.
• Be proactive and engaged within the classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
Physical Intervention
The school promotes a non-handling approach. Any physical contact must only take place where necessary for pupil safety and in line with safeguarding procedures and school policies.
The School
This is a welcoming specialist school in Sutton offering a supportive, family-feel environment where staff are valued and pupils are at the centre of everything they do.
The school is committed to providing a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment where pupils with complex needs can thrive and achieve their personal goals.
Location: Sutton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Contract: Full-time / Long-term with potential for permanent placement
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a passionate SEND Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within a specialist school setting?
A welcoming, family-feel specialist school in Sutton is seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex additional needs.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and experienced SEND Teacher who wants to provide personalised learning experiences and support pupils’ communication, independence, wellbeing, and development within a nurturing environment.
The school has a strong focus on relationships, communication, and creating a positive learning experience where every pupil is valued and supported to achieve their individual goals.
The Role
As a SEND Teacher, you will:
• Plan and deliver personalised learning experiences tailored to the individual needs of pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Support pupils’ communication, sensory development, engagement, and independence skills.
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Develop individualised learning opportunities to support academic, social, and emotional development.
• Build strong and meaningful relationships with pupils and their families.
• Encourage confidence, engagement, and progress through a pupil-centred approach.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred or PGCE equivalent.
• Experience teaching within SEND or specialist school settings.
• Strong understanding of PMLD, complex needs, and personalised learning approaches.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of communication and developmental needs.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• A calm, patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team.
Therapeutic, Relationship-Led Approach
The school follows a therapeutic approach that focuses on emotional safety, understanding, and positive engagement.
Staff are expected to:
• Use calm, respectful, and consistent communication at all times.
• Create clear and supportive boundaries for pupils.
• Use positive reinforcement to encourage progress and celebrate achievements.
• Be proactive and engaged within the classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
Physical Intervention
The school promotes a non-handling approach. Any physical contact must only take place where necessary for pupil safety and in line with safeguarding procedures and school policies.
The School
This is a welcoming specialist school in Sutton offering a supportive, family-feel environment where staff are valued and pupils are at the centre of everything they do.
The school is committed to providing a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment where pupils with complex needs can thrive and achieve their personal goals.