Teacher (PMLD) - Maternity Cover | Specialist Provision (Gateshead)
Location: Gateshead
Start: September
Hours: Monday‑Thursday (Full Days)
Rate: £130‑£200 per day (DOE)
We are working with a specialist provision in Gateshead seeking a PMLD Teacher for a maternity cover position starting in September. This is a small, highly focused class setting where teaching is tailored entirely around the needs of each learner.
You will be responsible for a group of three pupils aged approximately 5‑15, all with profound and multiple learning difficulties. The role is ideal for a teacher who values creativity, adaptability, and highly personalised approaches to learning.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver highly individualised, sensory‑based learning
- Adapt teaching to meet complex and profound learning needs
- Lead and support a small team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
- Work closely with therapists and external professionals
- Support pupils in achieving EHCP targets and developmental milestones
- Create a safe, calm, structured, and engaging learning environment
Working Pattern
- Monday to Thursday
- Full‑day teaching commitment
- Maternity cover starting September
Qualifications
- Experience working with PMLD or pupils with complex needs
- Confidence leading a small team within the classroom
- A calm, patient, and highly adaptable teaching style
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience working with multi‑agency professionals
- QTS/QTLS
What’s on Offer
- Competitive daily rate (£130‑£200 DOE)
- Support from a dedicated education consultant
- A highly specialist and well‑resourced environment
- A genuinely rewarding role where impact is visible every day
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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