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Are you a compassionate, resilient, and creative educator looking for a truly unique teaching environment? We are seeking an exceptional PMLD Teacher for a long-term temporary position within a specialist Education Service in Leicester. Working as part of a small, friendly, and supportive team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children and young people facing significant health challenges continue to receive high-quality, meaningful education. The learning environment is highly dynamic, ranging from a dedicated classroom base to providing 1-1 teaching across various locations. This role is about providing a sense of normalcy, engagement, and sensory stimulation for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).
Job Responsibility:
Bespoke Delivery: Plan and deliver highly personalised, sensory-based lessons for pupils of varying ages and abilities who are unwell or vulnerable
Bedside Teaching: Work flexibly across locations, adapting your teaching style to suit the clinical environment and the immediate health needs of the child
Collaborative Working: Partner closely with a team of HLTAs, medical professionals, and parents to ensure educational continuity and the well-being of every pupil
Creative Adaptation: Use and adapt existing resources with initiative and creativity to ensure every child can access learning, regardless of their medical condition
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Proven experience working with pupils with PMLD/SLD, ideally within a special school or alternative provision
A deep understanding of sensory curricula, alternative communication methods (such as Makaton or PECS), and engagement scales
Resilience and Empathy: The ability to remain professional and positive within a medical/clinical environment
Flexibility: A "can-do" attitude and the ability to adapt lessons at a moment's notice based on a pupil's medical status
What we offer:
Expert Support: Work within a tight-knit, expert team of Teachers and HLTAs who pride themselves on their supportive culture
Meaningful Impact: See the direct positive effect of your work on the lives of children and their families during difficult times
Long-Term Stability: A consistent, long-term temporary booking offering a unique addition to your teaching portfolio