PMLD Assistant

Veritas Education; Wakefield; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated PMLD Assistant to work with learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in Wakefield. You will provide educational and personal support throughout the school day as part of a multidisciplinary team, promoting dignity and independence.

The role requires experience with complex needs, the ability to support personal care, and a commitment to safeguarding. Training will be provided, and a DBS disclosure is mandatory.

Competenze

• Experience supporting individuals with physical, learning or medical needs.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop skills.
• Confident supporting personal care including hygiene and toileting.
• GCSE 4/C or Functional Skills in English and Maths (Level 2).
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or TA experience.

Mansioni

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners with complex needs.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene as required.
• Follow procedures for supporting students with medical needs.
• Encourage participation in classroom activities and wider school life.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and professionals to ensure consistent care.
• Follow individual support, healthcare and behaviour plans.
• Attend training and update knowledge to maintain high standards.

Conoscenze

Experience with SEN/PMLD

Personal care support

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Willingness to train

Formazione

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

DBS clearance

Descrizione del lavoro

Title: PMLD Assistant

The Role

As a PMLD Assistant, you will work closely with young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and a range of complex needs. You will provide both educational and personal support throughout the school day, working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team to ensure every learner receives the appropriate care and encouragement.

You will need to be comfortable providing personal care and supporting learners with their individual care needs, whilst always maintaining their dignity, privacy and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners with complex and profound needs.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene and toileting where required.
• Follow appropriate procedures when supporting students with medical needs.
• Encourage learners to participate in classroom activities and wider school life.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff and other professionals to provide consistent care.
• Follow individual support, healthcare and behaviour plans.
• Attend relevant training and regularly update knowledge and skills to ensure the highest standard of support is provided.

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with physical, learning and/or medical needs.
• Previous experience within an SEN, PMLD, healthcare, care, childcare or adult support setting.
• Confidence supporting personal care, including hygiene and toileting.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training and develop your skills.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and supportive in challenging or unpredictable situations.
• A genuine commitment to promoting the well-being, dignity and independence of learners.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team.
• Level 2 English and maths (GCSE grade 4/C or Functional Skills).
• Prior experience in Teaching Assistant Role or a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)
• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

For further information, please contact

Hannah Gartshore - [e-mail]

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'