PMLD Assistant: Compassionate SEN Learning Support

Academics Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd seeks a PMLD Assistant for a specialist secondary SEN school in Oxford. You will support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities, aiding teachers with personalised activities and mobility-related tasks, including equipment use.

The role is based in Oxford, with a September start and a Monday–Friday schedule. The successful candidate will show compassion, patience, and strong communication to build trust with pupils and adapt to each student’s pace, ensuring a safe

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring approach.
• Patient and understanding, able to work at each student's pace.
• Empathetic and able to build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Calm and resilient, especially in challenging or unpredictable situations.
• Positive and encouraging attitude that celebrates small achievements.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities on a one-to-one or small group basis.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering personalised learning activities.
• Support students with mobility and use of hoists, wheelchairs, standing frames, and other equipment (where trained).
• Assist with feeding programmes and following individual care plans.
• Support students with sensory activities and multi-sensory learning experiences.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Empathetic

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Job description

Academics Ltd seeks a PMLD Assistant for a specialist secondary SEN school in Oxford. You will support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities, aiding teachers with personalised activities and mobility-related tasks, including equipment use.

The role is based in Oxford, with a September start and a Monday–Friday schedule. The successful candidate will show compassion, patience, and strong communication to build trust with pupils and adapt to each student’s pace, ensuring a safe