SEN Class Teacher - PMLD

Hob Moor Oaks Academy, York PMLD Class Teacher Full time, permanent position MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance About the Trust Ebor Academy Trust is a family of schools located across North and East Yorkshire, York and the Humber region. We think of ourselves as being one school across many sites, working collaboratively to deliver high quality, rich and engaging education in our diverse communities. Our aims are to enable all our learners to flourish and to open doors for their very best futures. We genuinely seek to live by our values of Excellence, Belonging, Opportunity and Respect; these underpin how we work and how we relate to each other. We have high ambitions for our learners and staff and aim to deliver this through a culture of continuous development, support, kindness and understanding. We are a friendly trust that puts people first. About the role We are looking for an exceptional PMLD Teacher to join our team—someone who can represent our core values and help our pupils navigate their personal learning journeys with confidence. About you… Teaching at Hob Moor Oaks requires a versatile toolkit of skills and expertise . You should have—or be eager to develop—expertise in: High Expectations: A firm belief that our children deserve the highest quality of education and the most ambitious outcomes. Team Leadership: The ability to lead a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants to improve educational outcomes for all, ensuring a seamless blend of education and personal care. A Life Beyond the Classroom: We value well-rounded individuals. Whether you are a marathon runner, a weekend baker, a dedicated gamer, or a keen gardener—your outside interests bring their own personality, energy and perspective to our staff room. Resilience: Being a calm, steady energy to the classroom, providing a sense of security for pupils with complex medical and physical needs. Humour: A genuine love for the joy and unpredictability of working within a special school community. Organisation: An understanding of the importance of providing predictable, well-organised routines to ensure our pupils feel psychologically safe in their learning environment. Engagement Model: A developing knowledge of the Engagement Model and the sensory curriculum requirements to meet the needs of pupils with PMLD and how to integrate multidisciplinary team (MDT) targets into the curriculum. Our curriculum is bespoke, experiential, and designed around the developmental stages of our pupils. In this role, you will be the architect of a classroom environment that brings our six core values to life: I am ME: You will celebrate the uniqueness of every child, ensuring their EHCP provision and short-term outcomes are met through creative, individualised planning. I am SAFE: You will lead a classroom rooted in our school values, using high expectations for health and safety, robust Moving and Handling routines and implementing individual MDT targets and indiv