PMLD Teacher - Specialist SEND School

PMLD Teacher - Specialist SEND School - Rochdale
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time
Location: Rochdale
Setting: Key Stage 3 PMLD Class within a Special Needs School
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist SEND school in Rochdale to recruit an experienced and compassionate PMLD Teacher. This is a full-time temporary supply role to cover a staff absence, starting in September 2025.

The school provides outstanding education for pupils aged 11 to 19 with a wide range of special educational needs. This particular role is to teach a Key Stage 3 class of pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). All students have significant and complex needs, including physical disabilities, medical needs, and sensory impairments, and require high levels of support and personal care.

The Role:

• Teaching a Key Stage 3 PMLD class within a well-resourced specialist SEND school
• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm (part-time is not an option for this role)
• Delivering highly differentiated and sensory-based lessons tailored to each pupil's individual learning and medical needs
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and medical staff
• Leading a small class team, including experienced teaching assistants and personal care staff

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS or QTLS with proven experience teaching pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties
• Be confident in using a range of sensory approaches to engage pupils with complex needs
• Have experience working with pupils who require personal care, postural support, and the use of specialist equipment
• Be skilled in working collaboratively with healthcare and therapy professionals
• Be calm, patient, emotionally resilient, and able to respond flexibly to pupils' changing needs
• Have a strong understanding of EHCPs, personalised learning, and inclusive education

The School:

• Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (2022)
• Specialist school for pupils aged 11-19 with a broad range of complex SEND, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, MLD, and SEMH
• Excellent facilities, including fully equipped sensory rooms, hydrotherapy pool, and assistive technology resources
• Committed to promoting independence, communication, and life skills through a holistic, student-centred curriculum
• Highly experienced staff team and excellent support from senior leaders and specialists

To join us and be successful in this PMLD Teacher role, you will need to:

• Hold QTS or QTLS
• Have recent experience teaching or supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties
• Provide a CV with full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Have the legal right to work in the UK

Why work with Tradewind?

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses via The National College
• Full interview preparation and ongoing professional development
• Support with lesson planning and resources for SEND settings
• Simple online portal for timesheets and availability
• Local, onsite payroll - no third-party providers
• Holiday pay options available
• Free social and networking events for our registered teachers and support staff

Interested?
To apply or learn more about this PMLD Teacher role, contact the Manchester office:
Call: 0161 674 0138
Email: Manchester@twrecruitment.com

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