PMLD Teacher
Full-Time | Long Term - Permanent | September 2026 Start | Sutton, South West London
Main Pay Scale: Point 1 - 6, £37,870 - £50,473 - Outter London
Every morning, the staff walk through the doors of this peaceful, purpose-built centre knowing that today might not look like a “typical” school day but that’s exactly the point.
This is a school where communication happens in all kinds of ways, a blink, a smile, a press of a button. It’s where pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties are supported to learn and feel seen, safe, and celebrated. And it’s where one small breakthrough can mean the world.
We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate teacher to take on a full-time, permanent role in this specialist setting. You’ll be leading a small class of children with complex physical and medical needs in a space designed specifically to meet them where they are and take them somewhere new.
What does a day here look like?
The classrooms are calm and sensory-friendly. Pupils arrive with a range of needs some in wheelchairs, some using eye gaze or switches to communicate. The team gathers: support staff who know every student inside out, therapists who collaborate on personalised plans, and a school nurse close by.
Together, you’ll deliver a truly individualised curriculum. Forget rigid targets your focus is on meaningful progress, life skills, joy in learning, and dignity in every interaction. Some days, that might be sharing a moment of connection in a sensory room. Others might be exploring sound, texture, or movement in creative ways.
You’ll take a trans-disciplinary approach, working closely with Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists to ensure every pupil receives a holistic, pupil-centred learning experience.
Your role will include:
- Planning, teaching and assessing pupils with profound/severe learning disabilities and/or autism
- Creating ambitious, personalised learning opportunities that build knowledge, independence, and cultural capital
- Monitoring progress closely and ensuring all pupils make at least good progress from their starting points
- Producing and maintaining SEND passports, contributing to provision mapping and annual reviews
- Supporting pupils’ social communication development using approaches such as PECS, eye gaze, and switches
- Providing strong pastoral care, ensuring pupils feel safe, regulated, and ready to engage
- Leading and guiding a skilled team of Teaching Assistants and support staff within your classroom
- You won’t be alone. This is a team that supports each other. Training is constant, conversations are open, and everyone is here for the same reason: to give each child the very best.
What kind of teacher are we looking for?
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree (or equivalent)
- Right to work in the UK
- Recent, successful classroom teaching experience
- Proven experience working with pupils with PMLD, SLD, complex needs and/or autism
- Confidence in leading a classroom and managing a team of support staff
- Understanding of alternative communication methods (PECS, eye gaze, AAC) — or a strong willingness to learn
- Ability to support pupils with personal care and medical needs (training provided)
- Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching that can be judged at least “good”
- A calm, nurturing approach with high expectations for both learning and wellbeing
What’s in it for you?
- The chance to teach in a purpose-built, specialist centre that feels more like a community than a school
- A deeply rewarding role where you’ll genuinely change lives not just for pupils, but for their families too
- High levels of professional support, including ongoing training and collaboration with therapists and specialist teams
- A warm, kind, and highly skilled team that shares your values
- This isn’t just another teaching job. It’s an opportunity to teach in a setting where progress looks different and where every single step forward is something to be proud of.
- At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 350 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right opportunities for exceptional educators.
Benefits of PS Inclusion supporting you in your PMLD Teacher role search:
Tailored School Matches – We carefully match you with schools that align with your experience and career aspirations
Exclusive Opportunities – Many roles are exclusive to Parker Smith Inclusion
Expert Knowledge – Insight into school culture, leadership, and structure
Transparent Pay Structure – PAYE only, no hidden umbrella costs
Comprehensive Interview Support – Detailed preparation to maximise your success
Specialist Settings – Opportunities across SEMH, EBSA, PMLD, SLD, ASC, Complex Needs, and MLD
If you are interested in this PMLD Teacher position, please apply today or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.