SEND Teacher - Nursery/Yr1, PMLD, Complex Needs

Elementa Support Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a qualified SEND teacher for a contract role in Kingston-Upon-Thames. The position involves supporting children with Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in a Year 7 - Year 8 class environment. Candidates must have QTS or QTLS and relevant experience. Compensation ranges from £120 to £200 per day. The agency emphasizes safeguarding in its recruitment processes and offers training and support for its staff.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Broad range of free or discounted training

Regular welfare contact and support

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children with PMLD and complex needs.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding policies.
• The ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Professional registration (QTS/QTLS) and appropriate teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored education and support to young learners with complex requirements.
• Ensure a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children with PMLD and complex needs

Understanding of SEND legislation

Ability to adapt learning activities

Excellent communication skills

Professional registration (QTS/QTLS)

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

We are pleased to present a contract SEND teacher opportunity within a dedicated SEND setting based in Kingston-Upon-Thames, London. This role offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex needs, specifically within a Year 7 - Year 8 class environment.

Our client is an established Academy-SEND that values skilled educators with a strong background in supporting children with Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering tailored education and support to young learners with complex requirements, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The role is scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026, with ongoing placement until further notice. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers holding QTS or QTLS to join a professional team that prioritises dedication, compassion, and high standards of care and education.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Relevant experience working with children with PMLD and complex needs
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding policies
• The ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Professional registration (QTS/QTLS) and appropriate teaching qualifications

The position offers daily rate compensation between £120 and £200, reflecting experience and the responsibilities involved. The setting boasts a dedicated team of 36-65 staff, committed to providing high-quality education and care for its pupils.

All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for this APl. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full-prescreen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, Safeguarding & Prevent training, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of (12 week / 60 paid day) employment trial period.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive.
• Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

This role is not suitable for applicants:

• not currently based within the UK
• requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• without UK schools' experience

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email.

Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.