SEN Teacher / Complex Needs Teacher – SLD / PMLD
Kingston upon Thames, South West London
£194.21 – £258.84 per day (PAYE), in line with Outer London M1–M6
Full-time, long-term to permanent (term-time only)
ASAP or January 2026 start
About the school
Some schools feel special the moment you walk through the door, calm, happy, and filled with genuine warmth. This is one of those schools.
We are working with an Outstanding specialist school in Kingston upon Thames, supporting children and young people aged 4 to 19 with severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD), Autism (ASC), and complex communication and sensory needs.
Many of the pupils are non-verbal and communicate through AAC systems, PECS, or Makaton. Others have physical and medical needs and take part in hydrotherapy and sensory-based learning. Every aspect of this school has been thoughtfully designed around what pupils need to thrive — from light-filled classrooms and therapy suites to hydrotherapy pools and outdoor sensory spaces.
The curriculum and approach
The curriculum is creative, child-centred, and experiential, focusing on:
- Communication and interaction
- Independence and self-help skills
- Physical development and sensory exploration
- Emotional well-being and social connection
Teachers are encouraged to use music, art, movement, and sensory storytelling to spark engagement and joy in learning.
You’ll work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, including teachers, therapists, HLTAs, and support staff, who collaborate every day to celebrate progress and unlock potential.
Why you will love working here
- A joyful, nurturing environment where pupils are genuinely happy
- Outstanding leadership with a compassionate and supportive vision
- Small class sizes with excellent adult-to-pupil ratios
- Fully resourced classrooms and integrated therapy support
- A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, reflection, and growth
- Outer London teacher pay, paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
- Long-term support, professional development, and routes to leadership
About you
- You are a qualified Teacher (QTS / QTLS)
- You may come from a mainstream or specialist background — what matters is your empathy, creativity, and patience
- You’re passionate about helping pupils with complex needs achieve communication, independence, and joy in learning
If this SEN Teacher / Complex Needs Teacher interests you, apply today or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.