Compassionate HLTA for SEN—PMLD & Complex Needs

Connex Education Partnership; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist SEN school. This role focuses on pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities and complex needs, requiring personal care and compassionate support.

You will work closely with teachers and the multidisciplinary team to support learning, development, communication and wellbeing, ensuring a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, PMLD, physical disabilities or complex needs.
• Caring, patient, resilient and genuinely passionate about making a difference.
• Confident supporting pupils with significant physical and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning, development, communication and wellbeing.
• Lead and support learning activities independently and with teaching staff.
• Provide individualised support to access the curriculum and help pupils reach personal goals.
• Support pupils with communication, sensory and physical development.
• Provide personal care including toileting, changing and other intimate care as required.
• Follow moving and handling procedures to aid mobility and physical needs.
• Contribute to creating a calm, stimulating and positive learning environment.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and encourage independence.
• Assist with assessment, recording and monitoring of pupil progress.

Skills

SEN experience

PMLD experience

Physical disability support

Patience and resilience

Leading learning activities

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist SEN school. This role focuses on pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities and complex needs, requiring personal care and compassionate support.

You will work closely with teachers and the multidisciplinary team to support learning, development, communication and wellbeing, ensuring a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all pupils.