PMLD Learning Support Assistant

PMLD Learning Support Assistant – Specialist Secondary Provision

Carmarthenshire
Flexible working – Monday to Friday
Competitive Weekly Pay (PAYE)

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PMLD Learning Support Assistant to work within a well-established specialist secondary provision in Carmarthen that supports pupils aged 3–19 with complex additional learning needs.

This setting supports learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties, autism, and complex medical needs. The school provides a highly personalised, nurturing environment with a strong focus on communication, independence, life skills, and wellbeing.

About the Role

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex needs to access meaningful learning experiences tailored to their individual Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Responsibilities include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support for learners with PMLD.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene.
• Supporting mobility using specialist equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
• Engaging pupils in sensory-based and multi-sensory learning activities.
• Supporting communication through PECS, Makaton, objects of reference, and assistive technology.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and medical professionals.
• Promoting independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing.

This is a hands-on, physically active role requiring patience, empathy, resilience and genuine compassion.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, PMLD, complex needs, or within a care setting.
• A resilient, calm, and compassionate approach to supporting vulnerable learners.
• Willingness and confidence to provide personal care.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) in Wales (or willingness to register prior to placement).
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to work in a highly respected specialist provision.
• Strong multi-disciplinary team support.
• Extensive on-the-job training and CPD.
• A rewarding role making a tangible difference every day.
• Potential for long-term or permanent placement.

Safeguarding

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough reference vetting.

If you are passionate about supporting learners with complex needs and want to be part of a nurturing specialist environment in Carmarthenshire, we would love to hear from you.

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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.
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