PMLD Class Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; South Benfleet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a PMLD Class Teacher for a specialist SEND school in the Benfleet area. The role starts January 2027 and is full-time and permanent.

You will deliver sensory-rich, personalised lessons and work with a dedicated team to support pupils with complex needs. The successful candidate will have QTS and experience in SEND/PMLD, a strong understanding of differentiated learning, and excellent communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Experience in SEND/PMLD is desirable.
• Strong understanding of differentiated and individualised learning.
• Confident working with pupils with complex learning and communication needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient approach.
• Ability to lead and support classroom staff.
• Passion for helping SEND pupils reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, sensory-rich and highly personalised lessons.
• Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Lead and support a classroom team of Learning Support Assistants.
• Adapt teaching to EHCP outcomes.
• Support pupils with communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and achievements.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Contribute to Annual Reviews and pupil development meetings.
• Maintain high safeguarding, health and pupil wellbeing standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Lead classroom staff

Education

QTS

Experience in SEND/PMLD

Job description

Job Title: PMLD Class Teacher
Location: Benfleet, Essex
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPR + SEN1 Allowance

Are you a passionate and creative Teacher with experience supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD?

Do you have the ability to deliver highly personalised, sensory-led learning to pupils with complex needs?

Are you looking to join a supportive specialist setting where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' communication, engagement and development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in the Benfleet area that is looking to appoint a dedicated PMLD Class Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis from January 2027.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex learning and additional needs and places a strong emphasis on personalised learning, communication and holistic development. The successful Teacher will work closely with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, healthcare professionals and families to ensure each pupil receives the individual support they require.

The role would suit an experienced SEND Teacher or a mainstream Teacher who has a genuine passion for working with pupils with complex needs. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs with the right attitude and enthusiasm for specialist education.

The successful PMLD Class Teacher will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging, sensory-rich and highly personalised lessons

• Supporting pupils with PMLD and complex additional needs

• Leading and supporting a classroom team of Learning Support Assistants

• Adapting teaching approaches to meet individual Education, Health and Care Plan / EHCP outcomes

• Supporting pupils with communication, interaction and engagement

• Working collaboratively with therapists, healthcare professionals and other specialist staff

• Monitoring and recording pupil progress, including small but meaningful developmental achievements

• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers

• Contributing to Annual Reviews and wider pupil development meetings

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and pupil wellbeing

The ideal PMLD Class Teacher will have:

• QTS / Qualified Teacher Status

• Experience within SEND, PMLD, SLD or another specialist education setting is desirable

• A strong understanding of differentiated and individualised learning

• Confidence working with pupils with complex learning and communication needs

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach

• The ability to lead and support classroom support staff effectively

• A genuine passion for helping pupils with SEND reach their individual potential

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme - Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market-leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - receive up to £100 when you refer a friend, Terms an