PE teacher PMLD

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic PE Teacher to join a specialist school in Wood Green, North London, supporting secondary pupils with PMLD. Start ASAP and the role is initially for 1 month with potential extension.

You will plan and deliver engaging PE sessions, adapt activities for complex needs, work with teaching assistants, and help pupils develop confidence and independence in a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or relevant teaching experience.
• Experience teaching PE within a SEND setting is preferred.
• Patient, creative and nurturing approach is essential.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PE sessions for pupils aged 11–16.
• Adapt activities to suit individual physical, communication and learning needs.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and the multidisciplinary team.
• Support pupils' physical development, confidence and independence.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patient and nurturing approach

Creative teaching style

Education

QTS or teaching experience

Job description

PE Teacher - PMLD | Secondary School

Location: Wood Green, North London

Start: ASAP

Duration: 1 month initially, with potential to extend

Hours: Full-time

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated PE Teacher to join a specialist school in Wood Green, working with secondary-aged pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

This is an excellent opportunity for a PE teacher who is passionate about making physical education accessible, engaging and meaningful for pupils with complex learning needs.

The role will involve:

• Planning and delivering engaging PE sessions for pupils aged 11‑16
• Adapting activities to suit individual physical, communication and learning needs
• Working closely with teaching assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Supporting pupils' physical development, confidence and independence
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Contributing to the wider life of the school

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching PE within a SEND setting, or a strong willingness to work with specialist learners
• A patient, creative and nurturing approach
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex needs