SEN Lecturer (PMLD)
Salary: £33,429 to £46,618 per annum, including London Weighting
Teacher training provided
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a visionary educator with a deep-seated commitment to students with complex neurological and physical profiles? We are looking for a Specialist Lecturer to spearhead the educational strategy for learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Autism.
This is more than a teaching post; it is a mandate to architect a holistic learning experience that balances physical therapy, social integration, and academic milestones. You will lead a dedicated classroom team to ensure every student, regardless of their starting point, has a voice and a pathway to success.
Benefits
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Performance and Professional Growth
Generous Holiday & Working Terms
Comprehensive CPD & Specialist TrainingResponsibilities:
Curriculum Architecture: Design and implement bespoke, non-qualification-based learning programmes that cater specifically to profound and complex needs.
Team Leadership: Coordinate and mentor a team of Learning Support Assistants to ensure a seamless and safe learning environment.
Holistic Assessment: Utilise formative and summative tools to track progress against individual EHCP objectives, ensuring every small win is celebrated and documented.
Subject Advocacy: Act as the lead specialist for PMLD within the section, driving the adoption of assistive technologies and innovative sensory resources
Student Stewardship: Manage the full student lifecycle from initial interview and induction to preparing them for their next stage of life or employability
Requirements:
Qualifications: You hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (or are prepared to work toward one) and ideally possess a degree-level specialisation in SEN.
Practitioner Excellence: You have a proven track record of supporting students with ASD, SLD, and PMLD, preferably within a Further Education setting.
Communication Mastery: You are proficient in (or eager to master) specialised communication frameworks like Makaton, PECS, or Total Communication.
Strategic Mindset: You stay up-to-date with the SEND Code of Practice and are comfortable implementing safety protocols like Team Teach or CALM.Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.
Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
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