This special school caters for children and young people with a vast range of complex needs, PMLD, SLD and medical needs. Teachers will need to have a diverse skill set to meet the educational and wellbeing needs.
Class groups are made up of 6 - 8 pupils and supported by at least 3 LSAs, sometimes more depending on the needs within the group.
TLTP are particularly looking for teachers who can support the educational development of pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties who are working from EYFS- Secondary PMLD You will need to have an awareness of sensory processing and understanding of different communication strategies. Ideally will need to be able to plan and deliver multi-sensory learning activities which are differentiated to meet the needs of the pupils in their group and complete formative and summative assessment as appropriate.
Teaching and Learning
To implement school policies and schemes of work according to the individual needs of students, having high expectations and setting challenging targets
To implement the curriculum in accordance with the school’s philosophy and policies
To organise personalised learning activities and experiences which are differentiated to meet the individual needs and levels of achievement of each pupil
To ensure teaching programmes are supported by clear aims and objectives with appropriate links to recognised specialist approaches used within school including; TEACCH, PECS, SCERTS, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction and sensory regulation as appropriate.
To manage and promote the use of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT within your subjects
Promoting the inclusion of all students within the classroom
Marking work and providing feedback to students and parents in line with school policy and practice.
Contributing to the preparation and development of programmes of study, schemes of work, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements throughout the school, including school trips, assemblies, performances and special events
To lead on specific areas of teaching and learning within school as designated by Headteacher.
To have pastoral responsibility for a group of pupils and undertake administrative tasks in respect of those pupils
To be responsible for safeguarding the health and welfare of pupils using appropriate risk assessments and incident /accident recording and reporting as required by the school
To ensure in all teaching situations the collaborative nature of working between non-teaching staff, support services and parents.
To maintain an inclusive and orderly learning environment through the effective management of resources, lesson planning and positive behaviour support.
Please only apply if you want to work in a specialist SEN school and have some experience the below
Experience working with ASD or Complex needs
Ideally experience in PECS or MAKATON
Willing to provide personal care
Want to work in a challenging environment
Passion working with children with complex disabilities
Special needs Teacher to teach sensory curriculum
Special needs Teachers must have SEN/SPMLD/ASD/ Sensory experience
Strong behaviour management
Special needs Teacher must have Secondary or Primary experience
Special needs Teachers Passionate , fun and vibrant
Available September 2026
TLTP Group is an Equal Opportunities employer. Subject to observance of all UK and EU current legislation we shall not discriminate to exclude individuals on the grounds of age, race, colour, gender (birth or reassigned), sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, marital status, ethnic or national origin, health, pregnancy, childcare responsibilities or criminal records. Candidates from such groups are actively encouraged to apply
Salary description
£28000.00 - £50000.00 per year