New Directions Education is recruiting a Trainee Teacher to support a specialist PMLD school in South Liverpool, working with EYFS and KS1 pupils. The school supports children with profound and multiple learning difficulties, many of whom are non-verbal and require a highly personalised approach to learning.
About the School
Specialist PMLD school supporting children with complex needs
Pupils primarily in EYFS and KS1
Strong focus on communication, sensory learning and wellbeing
About the Role
Support teaching and learning for EYFS and KS1 pupils with PMLD
Work closely with the class teacher to deliver personalised learning activities
Support non-verbal communication, including:
AAC strategies (PECS, symbols, visual supports)
Intensive interaction and sensory-based approaches
Assist with sensory, play-based and early developmental learning
Support pupils’ social, emotional and physical development
Promote engagement, routine and positive behaviour
Assist with personal care and moving and handling where required
The Ideal Candidate
Aspiring teacher or graduate looking to train in SEND or primary education
Passion for supporting children with PMLD and complex needs
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Employment references covering the last 5 years
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.