SEND Class Teacher - PMLD/ASD, Special School

Sherwood Foundation School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Foundation School in the London Borough of Sutton is seeking a dedicated SEND Class Teacher to work with children and young people aged 3–19 with severe, multiple and complex learning difficulties. You will teach across our three campuses, delivering differentiated lessons and coordinating with therapists and care teams.

The role requires a recognised teaching qualification (QTS/QLTS or equivalent), experience with PMLD/SLD/ASD, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualifications with eligible teaching status.
• Experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD and complex SEND.
• Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches and communication-focused teaching.
• Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities and medical needs.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies and alternative communication methods.
• Compassionate and adaptable teaching approach.
• Excellent collaboration with families and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons for pupils with PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory needs and medical requirements.
• Develop communication, independence, sensory regulation, social interaction, physical development and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support staff and healthcare professionals.
• Utilise Makaton, AAC devices, communication switches and sensory-based approaches.
• Support pupils with complex medical needs including feeding programmes and mobility support.
• Contribute to and review EHCP targets to ensure relevance and achievability.
• Maintain a positive, safe classroom environment; support sensory and emotional regulation.
• Record pupil progress using small-step achievement frameworks.
• Communicate progress with parents and carers, celebrating successes.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEND/PMLD experience

Sensory curriculum approaches

Assistive technologies

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Tools

Makaton

AAC devices

Job description

Sherwood Foundation School in the London Borough of Sutton is seeking a dedicated SEND Class Teacher to work with children and young people aged 3–19 with severe, multiple and complex learning difficulties. You will teach across our three campuses, delivering differentiated lessons and coordinating with therapists and care teams.

The role requires a recognised teaching qualification (QTS/QLTS or equivalent), experience with PMLD/SLD/ASD, and strong communication skills.