PMLD Support Assistant
- Autism
- Lancashire
- Full Time
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PMLD Support Assistant
Location: Bamber Bridge, PR5
School Type: Mixed Primary & Secondary SEN School
Salary: Competitive – Based on Experience
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)? We are currently seeking a compassionate, proactive, and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a caring and inclusive SEN school in Bamber Bridge. The school caters to pupils aged 4–19 years, offering a tailored and nurturing environment that promotes growth, independence, and dignity.
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:
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Experienced Teaching Assistants
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Support Workers
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Health Care Assistants
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Individuals with strong experience in care or support roles, especially with additional or complex needs
Key Responsibilites:
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Provide individualised support for pupils with PMLD, including those with physical, sensory, and communication challenges
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Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to implement personalised learning plans
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Promote pupil independence, personal development, and well-being
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Assist with personal care tasks and therapeutic activities as required
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Maintain a positive, patient, and flexible approach in a dynamic classroom environment
About you:
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Experience working with individuals with complex or profound learning needs
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A caring and empathetic nature, with a calm and resilient attitude
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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A commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable learners
What we offer:
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A warm and welcoming school community
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Access to ongoing training and professional development via our CPD Academy
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The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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