SEN PMLD Classroom Teacher

Swiss Cottage School; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing focus

Mentor support

Onsite training

QTS support

Job summary

Swiss Cottage School in the London Borough of Camden is seeking a SEN PMLD classroom teacher for our upper school. The role focuses on pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex needs, within a community-maintained special needs setting.

The school prioritises staff wellbeing and workload balance, with strong multidisciplinary collaboration. Starting September/October 2026, with flexibility for a January 2027 start in certain cases, the position offers induction support, a mentoring structure, and

Qualifications

• Experience with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and Multi-Sensory Impairments.
• Knowledge of Cognition and Learning of pupils with PMLD.
• Knowledge of personalised communication (Makaton, PECS).
• Ongoing training to enhance this is available within our school team.

Skills

PMLD experience

MS impairments

Cognition & learning

Makaton/PECS

Professional development

Education

QTS

Job description

Salary: Inner London Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale + 1 SEN Point
Start Date: 1st January 2027
(Immediate start also available, though we are flexible for the right candidate)

Swiss Cottage School is a community maintained special needs school in the London Borough of Camden for pupils aged 4 to 19 identified with complex needs profiles. https://swisscottage.camden.sch.uk/

We are recruiting for a SEN PMLD classroom teacher for our upper school to start in September / October 2026. We welcome applications from candidates who may require a flexible start date to accommodate existing notice periods.

Requirements
- Experience with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and Multi-Sensory Impairments
- Knowledge of Cognition and Learning of pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.
- Knowledge of personalised communication for e.g. Makaton, PECS
- Ongoing training to enhance this is available within our school team.

The school has 5 curriculum pathways across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Post-16 provision within one school building.

We are a school that is focused on your wellbeing and workload balance so that you can thrive in your role.

What can we offer?

• A school which values you as a professional and commits to your wellbeing
• Daily time with the class team of support staff for planning, reflection, training, and professional discussions (everyday 8:30-9:15 in addition to your PPA time). Pupils arrive at 9:15-9:30am.
• Allocated mentor to support induction, reflections, multi-agency working, parental partnership, moderation of assessment and annual review processes
• Early Career Teachers have a comprehensive training programme with onsite mentor support.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Reflecting the values of our school: Inclusive, Nurturing, Inspiring
• Passion for creating positive climates of learning
• Commitment to working in partnership with colleagues, families, and specialists
• Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs through experience in the classroom

Closing Date: 30 October 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 5 November 2026

Other Information

Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November
Start Date: 1st January 2027 (Spring Term starts Monday 4th January)

Previous applicants need not reapply / No Sponsorship available

Swiss Cottage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions will be subject to five years of satisfactory references and DBS checks.