Job Description:

Primary SEN Teacher – Profound Learning Difficulties – Garston

Location: Garston, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Supply Desk is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and dedicated Primary SEN Teacher specialising in profound learning difficulties to join a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Garston from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and helping them achieve their individual potential. The successful candidate will create a safe, engaging, and highly supportive learning environment where every pupil feels valued, respected, and encouraged to develop their skills and independence.

Working as part of a collaborative and experienced specialist team, you will plan and deliver highly differentiated and personalised learning opportunities tailored to the individual needs of each pupil. You will work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals to support pupils' communication, sensory, physical, social, emotional, and educational development.

The school is looking for a teacher who is compassionate, patient, adaptable, and committed to maintaining high expectations while recognising and celebrating every pupil's individual achievements.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a passion for specialist education, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised, and highly differentiated learning experiences tailored to the individual needs of pupils with profound learning difficulties.
• Create a safe, stimulating, sensory-rich, and inclusive classroom environment that supports every pupil's development.
• Use a range of communication strategies, sensory approaches, and practical activities to support pupils' learning and engagement.
• Assess, monitor, and track individual pupil progress, using assessment effectively to inform future planning and teaching.
• Develop pupils' communication, independence, social, emotional, physical, and functional skills alongside their academic development.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals to provide consistent and holistic support.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Adapt teaching strategies, resources, and learning environments to meet complex and individual needs.
• Contribute to the wider school community through enrichment activities and school events.
• Uphold high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex needs, or significant SEN within a UK school setting.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Has a strong understanding of specialist teaching approaches and strategies for supporting pupils with profound learning difficulties.
• Is passionate about providing an engaging, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Has the ability to differentiate and personalise learning to meet individual pupil needs.
• Is patient, compassionate, resilient, and committed to celebrating every pupil's progress and achievements.
• Promotes inclusive teaching practices and supports the needs of every pupil.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Has a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay in line with the MPS/UPS pay scale.
• Dedicated support from experienced local education consultants.
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive safeguarding training.
• Opportunities to work within supportive and well-resourced schools.
• Weekly pay with a straightforward payroll process.

Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £100 for every successful referral who completes five or more shifts.

If you're a committed Primary SEN Teacher with experience supporting pupils with profound learning difficulties looking for a rewarding opportunity in Garston, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your role for September.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures in line with statutory guidance.