SLD/PMLD Teacher

Salary/Rate:£198.80 - £218.13
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Southwark
County:South East London
Type of Role:Qualified Teacher
Job ref:9774
Post Date:16.06.25
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About the Role

SLD/PMLD Teacher (Secondary) – Join Our Dedicated SEND Team

Location: Southwark
Salary: M1 – M3 (£198.80 - £218.13 per day PAYE)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
ECTs Welcome to Apply
Required: QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with severe and profound learning difficulties (SLD/PMLD)? Do you believe that every student, regardless of complexity of need, deserves access to rich, meaningful, and inclusive education?

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and creative SLD/PMLD teacher to join our welcoming and well-resourced secondary school, which caters for pupils aged 11–19 with complex medical, physical, and learning needs.

About the Role:

As a PMLD teacher in our school, you will:

  • Deliver highly personalised, multi-sensory lessons tailored to the needs of learners with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

  • Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes communication, interaction, and independence.

  • Work closely with a team of specialist TAs, therapists, and medical professionals to provide holistic support to each student.

  • Use a variety of communication methods, including AAC, PECS, Makaton, and sensory stories.

  • Plan, assess, and differentiate the curriculum using EHCP outcomes and individualised learning plans.

  • Collaborate with families to ensure consistency between home and school, and celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.

  • Manage a class team, ensuring clear communication, role-modelling best practice, and supporting professional development.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

  • Has experience or a genuine interest in working with SLD/PMLD students and learners with complex needs.

  • Is confident planning and delivering differentiated, sensory-based lessons.

  • Has a strong understanding of safeguarding, medical protocols, and personalised learning approaches.

  • Demonstrates excellent teamwork, patience, and adaptability.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply!

We offer a robust induction programme, high levels of support, and ongoing CPD tailored to SEND teaching.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive leadership team and a nurturing staff culture.

  • Access to expert multi-disciplinary professionals.

  • Regular CPD in areas such as communication, sensory integration, and positive behaviour support.

  • Well-equipped sensory rooms, hydrotherapy facilities, and interactive learning environments.

  • Opportunities to make a life-changing difference in a unique and rewarding teaching role.


Apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter to: Jamie at Jamie@psinclusion.co.uk

Join us in celebrating ability over disability – every small step is a big achievement here.

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