Job Description

Role: PMLD SEN Teacher

Location: Buckingham

Full-Time – Temporary to Permanent

Start: September 2026

£29,344 - £44,919

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled PMLD SEN Teacher for a specialist school in Buckingham. This is an immediate start opportunity for a professional who is passionate about supporting students with profound and multiple learning disabilities. You will play a pivotal role in delivering bespoke education that meets the complex needs of learners, supporting them in achieving their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver highly personalised lessons aligned with EHCP outcomes, focusing on sensory engagement, communication, and life skills

Implement and review individual learning programmes and therapeutic support strategies

Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists

Employ a range of alternative and augmentative communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, Eye Gaze, or other relevant systems

Promote physical well-being and personal care routines with sensitivity and dignity, supporting pupils with mobility and health care plans as needed

Provide a structured, nurturing environment that promotes trust, routine, and consistency for learners with complex needs

Use regular assessment and observation to adapt teaching strategies and provide evidence for progress tracking and planning

Maintain consistent communication with parents, carers, and outside agencies to ensure a cohesive support plan is in place

Support and guide teaching assistants, promoting effective classroom practice and teamwork

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with experience in PMLD or complex SEN settings

Proven experience working with children or young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities

In-depth understanding of sensory processing needs, communication difficulties, and physical or medical needs

Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills

Strong behaviour management skills rooted in empathy and structure

Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Moving and handling training is desirable

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of learners with PMLD, please contact Supply Desk on .

WE ARE OFFERING A £100 REFERRAL FEE

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must meet all relevant safeguarding standards.

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