SEND PPA Teacher
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wallington, SM6 7NP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory processing needs, and complex medical requirements
• Focus on developing communication, independence, sensory regulation, social interaction, physical development, and emotional well-being
• Work alongside speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, support assistants, and healthcare professionals
• Use assistive communication tools including Makaton, AAC devices, communication switches, and sensory-based approaches
• Support pupils with complex medical needs including feeding programmes, mobility support, positioning, wheelchair use, and personal care routines in line with care plans
• Contribute to and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring all targets are relevant, measurable, and achievable
• Maintain a positive, safe classroom environment, supporting learners with sensory and emotional regulation
• Record and monitor pupil progress using small-step achievement frameworks
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, keeping them updated on progress and celebrating successes
What We’re Looking For
• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent)
• Experience teaching pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex SEND needs within a special school environment
• Strong knowledge of sensory curriculum approaches, intensive interaction, and communication-focused teaching strategies
• Experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and personal care requirements
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and alternative communication methods
• A compassionate and adaptable teaching approach with a strong understanding of sensory learning and therapeutic practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, families, and external professionals
What the school offers its staff
Staff Benefits
We know that to achieve our vision, it is our people who make the difference. We offer a competitive reward and benefits package:
• Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive Salary
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme via Vita Health Care Group
• Benenden Health - health care cash plan
• On-site staff parking (at two campuses)
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression across three campuses
• Flexible working policies
• On site staff swimming sessions
• Access to school dinners
• Commitment to staff health & wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.