SEND Class Teacher (PMLD/Autism) – Flexible & Growth

Teaching Vacancies; Camberley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Benenden Health

On-site staff parking

Training and development opportunities

Career progression across three sites

Flexible working policies

Staff wellbeing initiatives

School dinners

Job summary

Sherwood Foundation School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Class Teacher to support children aged 3–19 with severe, multiple and complex learning needs across three campuses. You will lead a small class with multi-disciplinary support, delivering highly individualized lessons focusing on communication, sensory engagement, and personal progress.

The role requires a qualified teacher with experience in SEND, strong collaboration with therapists and support staff, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent).
• Experience teaching pupils with PMLD/SLD/ASD in a special school.
• Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches and communication-focused teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with PMLD/SLD/autism.
• Develop communication, independence, sensory regulation, social interaction, and well-being.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Use assistive communication tools (Makaton, AAC devices, switches).
• Support pupils with complex medical needs including feeding and mobility.
• Contribute to EHCP targets, ensure they are measurable and achievable.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment and monitor progress with small-step frameworks.
• Communicate with parents/carers and celebrate progress.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

SEND/PMLD/SLD experience

Sensory curriculum approach

Assistive technologies

Communication-focused teaching

Physical disabilities experience

Excellent communication

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Sherwood Foundation School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Class Teacher to support children aged 3–19 with severe, multiple and complex learning needs across three campuses. You will lead a small class with multi-disciplinary support, delivering highly individualized lessons focusing on communication, sensory engagement, and personal progress.

The role requires a qualified teacher with experience in SEND, strong collaboration with therapists and support staff, and a commitment to