Pre Formal Teacher

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and creative Pre‑Formal Teacher to support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The role focuses on building foundational communication, emotional regulation, and engagement skills through tailored, sensory‑rich learning.

• Deliver highly personalised, pre‑formal learning programmes tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Support the development of early communication, interaction and engagement skills.
• Apply multi‑sensory approaches using sight, sound, touch, movement and play to promote learning.
• Collaborate with speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and other professionals to integrate therapeutic approaches into everyday learning.
• Support therapy‑integrated programmes such as hydrotherapy, sensory regulation activities and massage stories.
• Develop pupils' communication skills through strategies such as visual supports, now/next boards, symbols and intensive interaction.
• Build routines, trust, emotional regulation and sustained attention through consistent, nurturing practice.
• Monitor and celebrate progress in small but significant developmental milestones.
• Create a safe, calm and stimulating environment where pupils feel secure, valued and ready to learn.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child.

• Qualified with QTS or equivalent.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with PMLD, complex needs and diverse learning profiles.
• Experienced in, or enthusiastic about, pre‑formal and sensory‑based learning approaches.
• Creative, patient and able to adapt learning to individual needs.
• Skilled at building trusting relationships and supporting communication development.
• Comfortable working alongside therapists and implementing therapeutic strategies.
• Committed to inclusive, child‑centred practice.
• A collaborative team player with a positive and nurturing approach.
• In possession of a full UK driving licence.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and successful candidates will receive a fully enhanced DBS check.