Learning Support Assistant — SEND (PMLD/MLD)

Just Teachers Ltd; Boston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd in Boston, England is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils with a wide range of special educational needs in a welcoming special school. You will work flexibly across different classes and pathways to adapt your support to individual learning needs.

Using strategies such as PECS or Makaton, visual aids, and structured routines, you will help pupils access learning, stay engaged, and regulate emotions with calm, consistent support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in schools or care settings.
• Understanding of MLD and PMLD.
• Confidence using PECS, Makaton, visual aids, and structured routines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of highly differentiated and sensory-adapted learning activities.
• Reinforce communication and developmental skills.
• Use PECS or Makaton and visual aids to encourage participation.
• Provide calm support to help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour.

Skills

SEND support

Communication tools

Visual aids

Classroom support

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Health and Social Care

Childcare qualification

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Just Teachers Ltd in Boston, England is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils with a wide range of special educational needs in a welcoming special school. You will work flexibly across different classes and pathways to adapt your support to individual learning needs.

Using strategies such as PECS or Makaton, visual aids, and structured routines, you will help pupils access learning, stay engaged, and regulate emotions with calm, consistent support.