SEND Teacher - Autism, PMLD & Complex Needs
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher
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?
Teacher Active is currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Teacher to join a specialist school supporting autistic learners aged 3-19
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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
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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
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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 achievableSupport 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
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
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