Job Title: PMLD Teacher (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £120 – £180 per day Start Date: Monday 18 th November 2024 At our school, we are committed to creating a safe, caring environment for students with complex cognitive needs. We strive to develop healthy, happy, independent, and successful students by providing a broad, engaging curriculum alongside enriching extra-curricular activities. Our goal is to equip students with the skills and confidence they need for adult life, fostering their personal growth and resourcefulness. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced PMLD Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be responsible for creating tailored learning experiences that meet the unique needs of our students, ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Key Responsibilities: Plan, deliver, and assess highly individualized lessons to meet the needs of students with PMLD, focusing on communication, sensory experiences, and life skills. Collaborate closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to provide a holistic approach to education and care. Develop and implement appropriate learning activities that are engaging, creative, and sensory-rich. Use a range of alternative communication strategies such as Makaton, PECS, and assistive technology. Promote independence, self-esteem, and social interaction in a safe and supportive environment. Maintain up-to-date records of students' progress and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, including EHCP reviews. Adapt teaching approaches to suit the unique and diverse needs of each learner. Encourage a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment. Key Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification. Proven experience in working with students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) or severe learning difficulties (SLD). Strong knowledge of differentiated teaching approaches and alternative communication strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with students with complex needs. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Desirable: Training in Makaton, PECS, or similar communication methods. Experience working in a special school or SEN setting. Knowledge of sensory integration techniques and therapeutic interventions. What Protocol Education Offer: A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your role. Opportunities for professional development and further training. The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs. £50 refer a friend scheme for Teachers and Teaching Assistants. Educator Networking Events. If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with PMLD, we would love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.