PMLD Teaching Assistant

PMLD Teaching Assistant – Agency Bank Staff

We are looking for passionate and reliable individuals to join our agency as PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) Teaching Assistants. This is a rewarding opportunity to work on a flexible, bank basis in a specialist SEN school setting, supporting children and young people with complex learning and physical needs.

About the Role:

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, working under the guidance of teachers and therapists. You will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment that promotes independence, communication, and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with personal care, feeding, and mobility needs

• Assisting with classroom activities, sensory play, and therapeutic sessions

• Using specialist equipment such as hoists and communication aids

• Following individual education and care plans

• Supporting students’ social and emotional development

• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff

About You:

• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children with additional needs

• Experienced in a SEN, care, or healthcare environment (PMLD experience desirable)

• Comfortable assisting with personal care and physical support

• Able to follow guidance and work well as part of a team

• Flexible, reliable, and proactive in supporting pupils’ individual needs

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Experience in SEN, healthcare, or support work

• Training in manual handling, hoisting, or personal care (advantageous but not essential)

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours to suit your availability

• Competitive hourly rates

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Supportive and friendly agency team

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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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