PMLD & Complex Needs Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles

Connex Education; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Flexible assignments

CPD access

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting a Complex Needs & PMLD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with CLDD, SLD and PMLD in specialist settings across North Somerset. Role includes personal care, communication support and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities available; competitive daily pay and weekly PAYE, with CPD and skills development through Connex Education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with PMLD/SLD/complex needs.
• Comfort providing personal care, including toileting.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient with genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience using PECS, Makaton or structured phonics; willing to develop.
• Medical training or PEG feeding experience is desirable.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with profound, multiple and complex learning needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with personalised learning activities to promote communication, independence and engagement.
• Provide personal care and intimate support while maintaining dignity and wellbeing.
• Assist during therapy sessions, sensory activities and specialist interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and nurses to deliver holistic support.
• Use PECS, Makaton or visual resources to encourage participation and interaction.
• Support early communication, literacy and phonics development where appropriate.
• Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

PMLD experience

Personal care

Communication

Teamwork

PECS/Makaton

Phonics support

Healthcare qualification desirable

Job description

Connex Education is recruiting a Complex Needs & PMLD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with CLDD, SLD and PMLD in specialist settings across North Somerset. Role includes personal care, communication support and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities available; competitive daily pay and weekly PAYE, with CPD and skills development through Connex Education.