PMLD Teacher

PMLD Teacher

Specialist School | Wallington, Surrey
Full‑Time | Entry Level & Post‑16 Life Skills

TLTP are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced PMLD/ Complex Needs Teacher to join a specialist school in Wallington, Surrey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to teach pupils working at Entry Level / Functional Skills Level 1, including low-level Post‑16 life skills.

This inclusive specialist school supports pupils aged 4–19 with:

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Complex needs and additional SEND requirements

The school delivers a highly personalised curriculum, combining tailored support strategies with innovative technology to bring learning to life. Their holistic approach enables pupils to:

• Achieve a range of qualifications
• Develop independence and life skills
• Grow into confident, articulate and ambitious young adults

Staff work collaboratively to create a purposeful, supportive and engaging learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Entry Level / Functional Skills and Post‑16 life skills
• Deliver creative, pupil‑focused lessons aligned to an agreed timetable
• Take full responsibility for the progress and achievement of pupils within your specialism
• Lead and coordinate a team of SEN Teaching Assistants
• Apply a holistic approach, incorporating social care and teaching strategies
• Promote pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and safety at all times
• Provide opportunities to develop English skills across varied contexts

• Essential:
  • QTS or QTLS qualification
  • Experience working with SEN / Complex Needs / SLD / PMLD
  • Primary, Secondary or Post‑16 teaching experience
  • Ability to lead a subject area and drive exceptional pupil progress
  • Experience managing and working alongside a multidisciplinary classroom team
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment
• Personal Qualities:
  • Passionate, energetic and creative
  • Calm under pressure with a good sense of humour
  • High expectations of pupils and belief in their potential
  • Committed to personal professional development

• Dedicated and enthusiastic staff and governors
• Ongoing, high‑quality professional development
• Opportunity to help shape the school’s future and culture of achievement
• A happy, purposeful and supportive learning environment

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate checks in line with UK legislation.