About the role
SEND Teacher
PMLD/Visual Impairment
Waltham Forest
£194-£267 per day
An intimate and cohesive setting in Upper Waltham Forest are seeking a SEND Teacher to join their team from September 2026 (or sooner). The successful teacher must be adept at teaching PMLD learners from EYFS-post 19. The school also cares for Visually Impaired learners so any experience of this would be an added bonus. The school strives to best prepare its learners for life outside of education, and facilitates plenty of community involvement and interaction. In additiion to this, there are some great features on site such as a 'braille cafe' and 'living chalet' which gives the learners a taste of what is involved in independent living.
Due to the size of the school, the ideal candidate must be a natural team pkayer, and be both caring and nurturing in their approach.
Experience and training needed for this role include:
1. Previous experience supporting children with PMLD and complex needs
2. Confidence to lead a team of Learning Support staff successfully
3. Candidates must hold QTS
4. TA Child and Adult DBS check will be needed
5. A committment to supporting learners both academically and pastorally
6. Patience, resilience, and a calm, consistent approach are essential
Benefits
7. £194-£267 per day
8. Supportive and inclusive school environment
9. Access to shared learning/CPD with other schools througout the popular trust of schools
Smart Teachers offers a dedicated consultant, excellent rates of pay, a guaranteed pay scheme for eligible supply staff, pension contributions subject to qualifying criteria, full AWR compliance, free training including Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates, and a generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme. They also support staff with application guidance and ongoing career support.
If you are an experienced SEND Teacher with the right skills to support PMLD learners, we would love to hear from you.
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