Job Description

PMLD Teacher (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities)

About the PMLD Teaching Role:
As a PMLD Teacher, you will deliver bespoke learning programmes tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the educational, emotional, and physical development of learners, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities of a PMLD Teacher:

• Plan and deliver highly personalised lessons, incorporating sensory and therapeutic approaches.
• Use a range of communication methods, including Makaton, PECS, or AAC, to engage and support students.
• Monitor and assess progress, maintaining detailed records and adjusting plans to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to provide a holistic approach to education.
• Promote independence, life skills, and self-confidence in students.

The successful PMLD Teaching candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with PMLD.
• Knowledge of strategies and resources for supporting students with sensory and physical disabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient and empathetic approach.
• Resilience and creativity in adapting to the unique challenges of working with PMLD students.

Position Details:

• Location: Chester
• Position: PMLD Teacher
• Hours: (Apply online only)
• Type of Work: Temporary
• Full time/Part time: Full time only
• Minimum Rate of Pay: Paid to Scale
• Start date: Feb 2025
• End date: Ongoing

Experience, Training & Qualifications:

• Personal or professional experience supporting complex needs
• Up to date Safeguarding certificate within the last year (desired but training can be provided)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Contract/Position Details:

Job Reference:

VR/02498

Location:

England, Chester