Lecturer
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PMLD Specialist Lecturer - Kingston
We are working alongside an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) in Kingston, offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a wide range of special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Students at the college present with diverse and complex needs, including profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), communication and behavioural challenges, and specific medical requirements. Every learner is treated as an individual, with highly personalised programmes designed to support their aspirations, build confidence, and develop independence within their community.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and innovative Lecturer with a specialism in PMLD to join a dedicated and supportive team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, highly differentiated teaching that meets the complex needs of learners. You will play a key role in creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve meaningful outcomes.
You will be confident in assessing individual needs, planning and delivering tailored lessons, and using a range of communication strategies (such as PECS, Makaton, or sensory-based approaches) to maximise engagement. A strong commitment to tracking progress and celebrating even the smallest achievements is essential, as is a genuine passion for improving the lives of learners with complex needs.
Lessons are carefully structured to reflect students' interests, abilities, and EHCP outcomes, ensuring learning is purposeful, accessible, and motivating. You will also work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and support staff, to provide a holistic approach to education and care.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching within designated curriculum area
- Implement effective assessment strategies, including target setting, recording, reporting, and evaluation of progress
- Ensure learning programmes are progressive and aligned with individual EHCP outcomes
- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Requirements:
- Hold or be working towards a Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent)
- Preferably hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience working with students with SEN, particularly PMLD
- Understanding of specialist teaching strategies and communication methods
- Based in Kingston or within a commutable distance
This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate educator looking to make a genuine difference in a speciali
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⭐ Highlight your PMLD specialism and SEN experience prominently as this Outstanding college specifically seeks expertise in profound and multiple learning disabilities
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 12 PMLD learners to achieve EHCP outcomes, with 85% meeting communication targets'
🌐 Emphasise your knowledge of communication methods like Makaton, PECS, or sensory approaches as these are explicitly mentioned
🎯 Showcase your experience with differentiated teaching and assessment strategies for complex needs learners
🤝 Demonstrate your collaborative skills with multidisciplinary teams including therapists and support staff
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- •Delivered differentiated PMLD teaching to 15 students with complex needs, achieving 78% of EHCP communication targets within academic year
- •Implemented Makaton and PECS communication strategies across 8 curriculum areas, increasing student engagement by 45% in sensory sessions
- •Collaborated with 6-person multidisciplinary team including speech therapists to develop individualised learning programmes for 12 PMLD learners
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your Outstanding specialist college's commitment to transforming lives through personalised PMLD education aligns perfectly with my passion for supporting learners with complex needs. With extensive experience in differentiated teaching and communication methods including Makaton and PECS, I am excited to contribute to your dedicated team in Kingston.
My background in SEN education has equipped me with the skills to create inclusive learning environments where every small achievement is celebrated. I have successfully implemented EHCP outcomes whilst collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support for vulnerable learners.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt a lesson for a student with PMLD who has limited verbal communication?
- ›Describe your experience implementing EHCP outcomes in your teaching practice
- ›What assessment strategies do you use to track progress for students with complex needs?
- ›How do you incorporate Makaton or PECS into your daily teaching?
- ›Explain how you would create a sensory-rich learning environment for PMLD students
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you celebrated a small achievement with a student with complex needs
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching approach for a challenging student
- ›How do you handle working with multidisciplinary teams when supporting vulnerable learners?
- ›Give an example of how you've created an inclusive learning environment
- ›Tell me about a time you had to implement safeguarding procedures
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you celebrated a small achievement with a student with complex needs
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching approach for a challenging student