PMLD & SEND Tutor — Lifeskills Lead

Activate-Learning-1; Worplesdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Awards

Wellbeing Groups

Eye tests & health plan

L&D opportunities

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Competitive salaries

On-site facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking a dedicated SEND/LLDD teacher to join the Lifeskills faculty at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon. This role focuses on supporting learners with SEND and profound needs in a personalised, RARPA-aligned pathway.

You will lead a small team of Learning Support Assistants, delivering high‑quality lessons that broaden Skills for Life and progress EHCP outcomes. You will teach Maths and English, money management, personal safety, and community access, while promoting

Qualifications

• PGCE or Level 5 Teaching qualification.
• Experience in a PMLD setting as a tutor or teacher is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SEND combined with a broad subject background.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in easy-to-understand ways.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Track record of achieving excellent outcomes in teaching; ability to lead curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Learning Support Assistants within the classroom.
• Develop learning opportunities that broaden Skills for Life and work towards EHCP outcomes.
• Engage and access the wider community and the world of work.
• Teach Maths, English, money management, personal safety and community access.
• Deliver high-quality teaching for learners with highly sensory and profound needs.
• Contribute to planning and evidencing learner progress and outcomes.

Skills

PMLD experience

SEND knowledge

Communication

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Education

PGCE or Level 5 Teaching qualification

Job description

Activate Learning is seeking a dedicated SEND/LLDD teacher to join the Lifeskills faculty at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon. This role focuses on supporting learners with SEND and profound needs in a personalised, RARPA-aligned pathway.

You will lead a small team of Learning Support Assistants, delivering high‑quality lessons that broaden Skills for Life and progress EHCP outcomes. You will teach Maths and English, money management, personal safety, and community access, while promoting