PMLD / SLD Teacher - Specialist SEND School 

M1–M6 Outer London
Full-time | Barnet

For pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities or severe learning difficulties, progress can look very different from a traditional classroom.

A new communication response. Greater independence with a familiar routine. Increased engagement with a sensory activity. A pupil expressing a preference more clearly than they could before.

We are working with a specialist SEND setting in Barnet looking for a PMLD / SLD Teacher who understands the importance of recognising and building on those individual steps of progress.

This is a role for a teacher who enjoys highly personalised education and wants the freedom to think beyond a conventional academic curriculum.

The role

You will lead a class of pupils with complex learning needs, creating a structured and engaging environment where communication, independence, wellbeing and meaningful learning are at the centre of the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons

• Teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD and complex SEND

• Developing individual learning opportunities around each pupil's needs

• Supporting communication, interaction and independence

• Using sensory and practical approaches to make learning accessible

• Assessing progress against appropriate individual outcomes

• Leading and deploying classroom support staff effectively

• Working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team

• Contributing to EHCP targets and pupil reviews

• Creating a calm, predictable and inclusive classroom environment

What are we looking for?

You may already be an experienced SEND Teacher, or you may be a mainstream teacher ready to move into a more specialist environment.

What matters is your ability to adapt your teaching and recognise that success will look different for every pupil.

Essential

• QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching children or young people

• Strong classroom leadership

• Ability to differentiate learning significantly

• A patient, reflective and pupil-centred approach

• Confidence working collaboratively with support staff and other professionals

Desirable

• Previous PMLD or SLD teaching experience

• Experience within a special school

• Knowledge of complex communication needs

• Experience contributing towards EHCP outcomes

• Understanding of sensory approaches to learning

Why consider this role?

This is an opportunity to teach in an environment where you can focus closely on the individual pupil rather than simply delivering content to a class.

You will have the chance to build detailed knowledge of your pupils, celebrate meaningful progress and work alongside experienced SEND professionals who understand the importance of consistency and individualised support.

For a mainstream teacher considering SEND, it can also provide the opportunity to develop a completely different set of teaching skills and broaden your understanding of inclusive education.

Working with Parker Smith Inclusion

Parker Smith Inclusion specialises exclusively in SEND recruitment.

We take time to understand both the teacher and the setting before recommending a role. You can expect honest advice, transparent communication and specialist support throughout the recruitment process and your placement.

Interested?

If you are already teaching within SEND or are an adaptable teacher considering the move into specialist education, I would be very happy to speak with you.

Apply today to discuss the PMLD / SLD Teacher opportunity in Barnet and whether the setting could be the right next step for you.

Safeguarding: Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate vetting, provide satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check.