Teacher

Thrive Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Group in Kirby seeks a SEND teacher specialized in PMLD for an Integrated Resource Base. You will teach and design sensory-based learning, coordinating care with a team of teaching assistants.

Qualified teachers with PMLD experience and a willingness to adapt plans as medical needs change will thrive in this supportive, interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Experience with sensory curricula, hoist training, or PECS/Makaton is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver highly personalized sensory-based learning.
• Lead a team of TAs to support personal care and medical protocols with dignity.
• Liaise with parents and external healthcare professionals to provide holistic support.

Skills

QTS

PMLD expertise

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

QTS

Job description

SEND Teacher - PMLD Specialist (Integrated Resource Base)

Location: Kirby

Hours: 08:45 - 15:45 (Monday to Friday)

Contract: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: £150-£220 Per day

The Teaching Role: Impact Beyond the Classroom

Are you a teacher who measures progress in milestones rather than just metrics? Our Integrated Resource Base (IRB) is looking for compassionate, resilient, and creative Teachers to join our PMLD department.

In this role, you won't just be following a curriculum; you will be creating a world of sensory exploration, communication breakthroughs, and physical well-being for students with complex needs.

Why Join Us?

• True Work-Life Balance: Our 15:45 finish allows you to reclaim your afternoons.
• Small Class Sizes: Work with small groups supported by a high ratio of specialist Teaching Assistants.
• Collaborative Environment: You'll work alongside Physio, Occupational, and Speech & Language therapists daily.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Every small win in a PMLD setting is a life-changing victory.

What You'll Bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Required.
• PMLD Expertise: Experience with sensory curricula, hoist training, or PECS/Makaton is a huge plus (but we also value a willingness to learn!).
• Adaptability: The ability to pivot your lesson plan based on a student's medical or emotional needs.
• Empathy: A deep-stated belief that every child, regardless of their complexity, deserves an enriched and joyful education.

Key Responsibilities

1. Designing and delivering highly personalized sensory-based learning.
2. Leading a team of TAs to ensure personal care and medical protocols are met with dignity.
3. Liaising with parents and external healthcare professionals to provide holistic support.