SEND Teacher - Autism, PMLD & Complex Needs

TeacherActive Limited.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an experienced SEND Teacher to join a specialist school supporting autistic learners aged 3-19 in South London. You will plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with complex needs and support communication, independence and wellbeing.

The role emphasises collaboration with Therapists and staff, EHCP target review, and maintaining a nurturing classroom environment to help each learner progress in meaningful ways.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS/QTLS or equivalent.
• Experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD and complex SEND.
• Experience in a specialist or special school environment.
• Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches and intensive interaction.
• Experience using communication-focused teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of AAC and alternative communication methods.
• Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, highly differentiated lessons for pupils with PMLD, SLD, Autism and complex SEND.
• Develop pupils' communication, independence, sensory regulation and social interaction.
• Deliver sensory and communication-focused learning tailored to individual needs.
• Use approaches including Makaton, AAC, communication switches and sensory-based strategies.
• Work closely with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other staff.
• Contribute towards and review EHCP targets to remain meaningful and achievable.
• Support pupils with sensory and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress using small-step achievement frameworks.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and complex medical needs.
• Understand feeding programmes, mobility support, positioning and personal care per care plans.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and carers regarding development and achievements.
• Create a safe, positive and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

SEND Teaching

PMLD experience

SLD experience

ASD experience

Special school environment

Education

QTS or QTLS or equivalent

Job description

SEND Teacher - Autism, PMLD & Complex Needs

Location: South London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Setting: Specialist SEND School - Ages 3-19

• Are you a qualified SEND Teacher with experience supporting pupils with Autism, PMLD, SLD and complex learning needs?

• Do you have experience delivering highly differentiated, sensory and communication-focused learning within a specialist school?

• Are you a compassionate and adaptable teacher who is passionate about helping children and young people with complex needs achieve greater independence?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Teacher to join a specialist school supporting autistic learners aged 3-19.

The school supports pupils who experience multiple and complex barriers to learning and may require significant levels of individualised support. Many pupils also have severe learning difficulties, sensory processing needs, physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who understands that progress within a complex SEND setting can look very different for every learner and who can create meaningful learning opportunities centred around communication, independence, regulation and emotional wellbeing.

The successful SEND Teacher will:

• Plan and deliver engaging and highly differentiated lessons for pupils with PMLD, SLD, Autism and complex SEND

• Develop pupils' communication, independence, sensory regulation, social interaction and physical development

• Deliver sensory and communication-focused learning tailored to individual needs

• Use approaches including Makaton, AAC, communication switches and sensory-based strategies

• Work closely with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, healthcare professionals and support staff

• Contribute towards and review EHCP targets, ensuring they remain meaningful, measurable and achievable

• Support pupils with sensory and emotional regulation

• Monitor progress using small-step achievement frameworks

• Work with pupils who may have physical disabilities and complex medical requirements

• Understand the importance of feeding programmes, mobility support, positioning, wheelchair use and personal care in accordance with individual care plans

• Maintain regular communication with parents and carers regarding pupils' development and achievements

• Create a safe, positive and nurturing classroom environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Previous experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD and complex SEND

• Experience working within a special school environment

• Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches and intensive interaction

• Experience using communication-focused teaching strategies

• Knowledge of AAC and alternative communication methods

• Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities and complex medical needs

• A strong understanding of