PE Teacher PMLD

Tradewind Recruitment; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is sourcing a PE Teacher for a specialist school in Wood Green, North London, working with pupils aged 11-16 with PMLD. Start ASAP with a one-month duration and potential to extend.

Plan and deliver PE sessions, adapting activities for complex needs and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have QTS or relevant teaching experience, a patient and nurturing approach, and strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant teaching experience.
• Experience teaching PE in a SEND setting or willingness to work with specialist learners.
• Patient, creative and nurturing approach.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Passion for supporting pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PE sessions for pupils aged 11-16.
• Adapt activities to meet individual physical, communication and learning needs.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider 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

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

QTS or relevant 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.

You will be working across the school with pupils aged 11-16, adapting PE activities to meet a wide range of individual needs and abilities. Experience working with SEND, PMLD or complex needs would be highly desirable.

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

The position is initially for one month, with the potential for a longer-term opportunity depending on the school's requirements.