PMLD Teaching Assistant
Job description
PMLD Teaching Assistant
Our agency is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist school setting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting children and young people with complex learning and physical needs.
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will work under the guidance of the class teacher and other professionals to provide individualised support that promotes engagement, independence, and personal development. You will assist with sensory learning activities, communication support, and personal care, ensuring that each pupil receives high-quality, person-centred assistance.
Key responsibilities:
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Supporting pupils with complex communication, sensory, and physical needs
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Assisting with personal care and mobility
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Helping to deliver individual education and therapy programmes
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Creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
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Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Requirements:
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Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD or severe learning difficulties
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Understanding of communication and sensory strategies (e.g. PECS, Makaton, sensory integration)
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A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
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Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties while working with a supportive and professional agency team.
If you are passionate about SEN support and looking for flexible work in a rewarding environment, apply now to join our agency.
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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