SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: PMLD Teaching Assistant

Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant
Location: Ilford, United Kingdom
Salary: £80 - £100 per day
Working Hours: 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)? Do you have a desire to make a positive impact in their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a PMLD Teaching Assistant in Ilford.

Role and Responsibilities:
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing support to students with PMLD. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the class teacher in implementing educational programs for students with PMLD.
• Supporting students with personal care tasks such as feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance.
• Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes students' independence and social skills development.
• Using various communication strategies to facilitate effective interaction with students.
• Adapting learning resources and materials to meet individual students' needs.
• Collaborating with other professionals to deliver comprehensive support to students.
• Monitoring and recording students' progress and behavior.

Requirements:
To be considered for the role of PMLD Teaching Assistant, you should have:

• Experience: Previous experience working with individuals with PMLD or similar complex needs is desirable.
• Empathy and Patience: The ability to empathize, understand, and support individuals with PMLD, while remaining patient and compassionate.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, to build rapport with students.
• Team Player: The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/guardians, and external professionals.
• Flexibility: A willingness to adapt and be creative in supporting students with diverse needs.
• Safeguarding: A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

To apply for role, do so online with an updated cv

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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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