PMLD SEN Teacher - Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | Full-Time | September Start
Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance where applicable)

Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming specialist SEN school in Hemel Hempstead, seeking a compassionate and dedicated PMLD Teacher to join their team from September.

This rewarding opportunity involves teaching pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), alongside pupils with Autism (ASC/ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), complex medical needs and physical disabilities. Every learner follows a highly personalised curriculum designed to develop communication, independence, sensory engagement and life skills.

This is an ideal opportunity for a teacher who believes that success is measured through meaningful progress, no matter how small, and who is passionate about providing every child with the opportunity to thrive.

As a PMLD Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver highly personalised, sensory-based lessons tailored to each pupil's EHCP.

• Support pupils with PMLD, Autism, SLD and complex medical or physical needs.

• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

• Use sensory learning approaches, intensive interaction, visual communication and assistive technology to engage pupils.

• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, healthcare professionals and families.

• Promote communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and life skills.

• Monitor and celebrate individual progress through meaningful outcomes.

• Support pupils with personal care where required, alongside experienced support staff.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Has experience working within a specialist SEN or PMLD setting, or a strong interest in developing within this area.

• Has knowledge of Autism (ASC/ASD), PMLD, SLD and complex learning needs.

• Is patient, caring and resilient with a child-centred approach.

• Can adapt teaching to meet a wide range of physical, sensory and communication needs.

• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

✨ Specialist PMLD provision with excellent facilities and sensory spaces.
✨ Small class sizes with outstanding staff-to-pupil ratios.
✨ Supportive and experienced leadership team.
✨ Close collaboration with speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
✨ Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training.
✨ A welcoming school community where every achievement is celebrated.
✨ Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance where applicable).

• Competitive Paid to Scale salary.

• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Access to SEND-focused CPD and training.

• Pension contributions.

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

If you're passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, we'd love to hear from you.

Dennis Singh
Education Recruitment Consultant – Hertfordshire

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures.