PMLD Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading special needs school in Ashford is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact in students' lives, providing both educational and personal care support. Join a nurturing environment that promotes professional development through access to numerous training courses. If you are passionate about helping young people with PMLD, apply now to be part of this exceptional community.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate with weekly payments

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Supportive work environment with regular supervision

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD is advantageous.
• Ability to provide personal care support, including toileting and feeding.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to primary and secondary students with PMLD.
• Offer personal care support, including help with toileting and feeding.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement tailored Education, Health and Care Plans.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Ashford (PMLD Specialism)
Full-time, Monday to Friday
90 per day

Do you have a passion for making a genuine difference in the lives of primary and secondary-aged students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? If so, this role could be the perfect fit!

Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Ashford
School: Highly-Regarded Special Needs School

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join an outstanding special needs school in the Ashford area, supporting primary and secondary-aged students with PMLD. This is a unique opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive environment, where you can help students flourish both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group support to primary and secondary students with PMLD, assisting with learning activities and daily tasks.
• Offer personal care support, including help with toileting and feeding, while ensuring each student's dignity and well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement tailored Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and manage behaviour effectively.
• Create a supportive, safe, and engaging atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate with weekly payments.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities - we're the only agency partnered with the National College, giving you access to over 2000 certified CPD courses at no cost!
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with regular supervision.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with PMLD.

Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to an hour to work.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD, is advantageous.
• Ability to provide personal care support, including toileting and feeding, as needed.
• Strong communication skills, patience, flexibility, and a positive approach.
• Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and obtain clearances.
• Hold, or be willing to apply for, an enhanced DBS (child workforce) on the update service.

If you're committed to positively impacting the lives of pupils with PMLD, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join this exceptional school community in Ashford.

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