PMLD Teacher

I'm recruiting on behalf of an excellent Special Needs School based in Herne Hill. We’re looking for a PMLD Teacher to support pupils with PMLD (Profound and multiple learning disabilities).

About the role

The ideal candidate must have a background in working with students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges these learners face.

About the school

This school is committed to providing outstanding education to young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties. They aim to create a calm and nurturing atmosphere supporting our student's personal growth and education.

Part of the school facilities are:

• Hydrotherapy pool
• Hygiene rooms with hoists and changing beds
• Trampoline for rebound Therapy
• Dark room
• Sensory room
• Performing Arts studio
• Art room
• Music room
• Gym
• Life skills kitchen
• Overhead hoists in most classrooms

Requirements

To be considered for the role of PMLD Teacher you will:

• • Have a passion to teach outside of a mainstream environment, and a commitment to experience the unique opportunities of a special school
• • Have a kind, caring, and compassionate nature which is used to plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and inspiring lessons
• • Have a recognised UK teaching qualification
• • Have extensive experience working with PMLD students who have a range of complex needs, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and severe medical conditions.
• • Have Moving and handling training and able to use hoist

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• • Have extensive experience working with PMLD students who have a range of complex needs, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and severe medical conditions.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Martyna Kania on 020 7065 7522 or email Martyna.Kania@smartteachers.co.uk.