PMLD Specialist Teacher

Teacher (PMLD) – Maternity Cover | Specialist Provision (Gateshead)
Location: Gateshead
Start: September
Hours: Monday–Thursday (Full Days)
Rate: £130–£200 per day (DOE)

Are you a teacher who thrives in highly individualised, sensory-rich learning environments where every small step of progress truly matters?

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.

The role:

• 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

What you’ll need:

• 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

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise in SEN truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to rachael.chapman @ednetwork.co.uk or call 0191 823 97 52 for an informal chat.

The Education Network Offer: 
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career. 
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth. 
 
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance. 
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days. 
 
Data Privacy and Processing 
By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network. 
 





The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.