Adhoc PMLD Teaching Assistants needed
Job description
Adhoc PMLD Teaching Assistants needed
Teaching Personnel are recruiting dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist Setting in Preston. We have Adhoc, Temp to Perm, Full-time and Part-time opportunities for the right candidates. You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), PMLD, SEMH, and learning difficulties, working closely with teachers and support staff to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
- Support learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation
- Assist with personal care where required
- Implement behaviour support strategies and EHCPS
- Promote positive relationships and inclusion within the classroom
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and SENCOs
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, care, or youth work backgrounds welcomed)
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to support challenging behaviour when required
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer:
- Competitive agency pay rates
- Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
- Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
- Supportive school environment and agency backing
If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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