PPA Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Camberley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Benenden Health

On-site staff parking

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Camberley is seeking a qualified teacher to join a SPECIAL SCHOOL team. You will plan and deliver differentiated lessons for pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD and complex SEND, focusing on communication, independence and sensory development.

You will work with therapists and support staff to implement EHCP targets and ensure pupil well-being. You will use assistive communication tools like Makaton and AAC devices, support medical needs and maintain a safe, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS, QTLS, or equivalent
• Experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex SEND in a special school
• Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches and communication-focused teaching

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory processing needs, and complex medical requirements
• Develop communication, independence, sensory regulation, social interaction, physical development and emotional well-being
• Collaborate with speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support staff and healthcare professionals
• Utilise assistive communication tools including Makaton, AAC devices and switches
• Support pupils with complex medical needs including personal care and mobility in line with care plans
• Contribute to and review EHCP targets that are relevant, measurable and achievable
• Maintain a positive, safe classroom environment supporting sensory and emotional regulation
• Record pupil progress using small-step achievement frameworks
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, updating on progress and celebrating successes

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory processing needs, and complex medical requirements
• Focus on developing communication, independence, sensory regulation, social interaction, physical development, and emotional well-being
• Work alongside speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support assistants, and healthcare professionals
• Use assistive communication tools including Makaton, AAC devices, communication switches, and sensory-based approaches
• Support pupils with complex medical needs including feeding programmes, mobility support, positioning, wheelchair use, and personal care routines in line with care plans
• Contribute to and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring all targets are relevant, measurable, and achievable
• Maintain a positive, safe classroom environment, supporting learners with sensory and emotional regulation
• Record and monitor pupil progress using small-step achievement frameworks
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, keeping them updated on progress and celebrating successes

What We're Looking For

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent)
• Experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex SEND needs within a special school environment
• Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches, intensive interaction, and communication-focused teaching strategies
• Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and personal care requirements
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and alternative communication methodsA compassionate and adaptable teaching approach with a strong understanding of sensory learning and therapeutic practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, families, and external professionals

What the school offers its staff

We know that to achieve our vision, it is our people who make the difference. We offer a competitive reward and benefits package:

• Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme via Vita Health Care Group
• Benenden Health - health care cash plan
• On-site staff parking (at two campuses)
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression across three campuses
• Flexible working policies
• On site staff swimming sessions
• Access to school dinners
• Commitment to staff health & wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.