SEN Teacher - Foundation Stage MLD & PMLD

Supply Desk; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Supply Desk seeks an SEN Teacher for Foundation Stage in Hemel Hempstead. Start date Sept 2026 or Jan 2027. Contract: Temporary to Permanent. Full-time preferred with flexibility.

Salary: MPS UPS + SEN Allowance. You will support 3–5 year-olds with MLD/PMLD, delivering play-based, inclusive learning and working with TAs, therapists and families to help every child thrive. Join a nurturing team dedicated to developing confidence, independence and a love of learning through engaging activities, in

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN School or Specialist Provision
• TA experience in SEN setting
• Mainstream school experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Experience with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
• Experience with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
• Experience with SLCN (Speech, Language and Communication Needs)

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, child-centred learning experiences that meet individual needs
• Use a play-based approach to encourage curiosity and social development
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, families and the wider school team
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe and valued
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all learners

Skills

Energetic

Passionate about SEN

Caring

Patient

Nurturing

Play-based learning

Relationship building

Inclusion

Wellbeing

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

SEN Teacher Foundation Stage MLD & PMLD

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Start Date: September 2026/ Jan 2027

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time preferred, flexibility available

Salary: MPS UPS + SEN Allowance

Inspire, nurture and make a difference from the very beginning.

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive? We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring professional to join our Foundation Stage team, supporting children aged 3 5 years with a range of special educational needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where children can develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning through play.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will deliver creative, child-centred learning experiences that meet the individual needs of pupils within the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will use a play-based approach to encourage curiosity, communication, and social development while adapting teaching strategies to ensure every child can achieve their full potential.

Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists, families, and the wider school team, you will provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to succeed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with young children with additional needs.
• Has a caring, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting every child's individual journey.
• Creates engaging and interactive learning experiences through play.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for all learners.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Essential Experience

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• SEN School or Specialist Provision
• Teaching Assistant (TA) experience within an SEN setting
• Mainstream school experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

What You'll Bring

You’ll understand that every child learns differently and will be committed to providing high-quality, personalised support through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. You’ll be creative, adaptable, and dedicated to helping children build confidence, develop independence, and celebrate every achievement no matter how small.