PMLD Tutor – Specialist SEND & Complex Needs

New Chapter Tuition Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE rates

Paid planning time

Flexible, term-time opportunities

Support and resources

Job summary

New Chapter Tuition Ltd is seeking an experienced PMLD Tutor to provide 1:1 education for children with PMLD, SLD and complex needs. The role focuses on sensory-based and relationship-led teaching, with flexible term-time hours in Lewisham and surrounding areas.

The position offers paid planning time and PAYE hourly pay of £25–£35, with part-time, term-time only commitments and dedicated support for learners and families.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with PMLD, SLD or complex SEND.
• Experience delivering individualised educational activities.
• Understanding of sensory learning and alternative communication methods.
• Patient, creative and adaptable teaching approach.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, sensory-based learning activities.
• Support communication, cognition, independence and functional life skills.
• Adapt teaching for complex physical, sensory and communication needs.
• Use approaches including intensive interaction, Makaton and AAC where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals.
• Monitor progress and complete weekly reports.

Skills

PMLD experience

SEND/complex SEND experience

Individualised teaching

Sensory learning understanding

Communication and safeguarding

Job description

PMLD Tutor – Specialist SEND & Complex Needs

Location: Lewisham

Pay: £25–£35 per hour PAYE + paid planning and preparation time

Contract: Part-Time | Term-Time Only

About the Role

New Chapter Tuition is recruiting an experienced and compassionate PMLD Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 education to children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and complex additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners who require highly individualised, sensory-based and relationship-led education.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, sensory-based learning activities.


• Support communication, cognition, independence and functional life skills.


• Adapt teaching for complex physical, sensory and communication needs.


• Use approaches including intensive interaction, Makaton and AAC where appropriate.


• Work collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals.


• Monitor progress and complete weekly reports.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, SLD or complex SEND.


• Experience delivering individualised educational activities.


• Understanding of sensory learning and alternative communication methods.


• Patient, creative and adaptable teaching approach.


• Strong safeguarding awareness and communication skills.

Desirable: QTS, specialist SEND qualifications, experience in specialist schools or knowledge of the Engagement Model.

What We Offer

• Competitive PAYE rates with additional paid planning time.


• Flexible, term-time opportunities.


• Access to resources, training and ongoing support.


• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.