PMLD Learning Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Liphook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational agency is seeking a PMLD Learning Support Assistant in Bordon. In this role, you will provide essential support to students with profound and multiple learning disabilities, assist with personal care, and work closely with teachers and therapists to create a nurturing environment. Candidates should have compassion and relevant experience. The role offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

CPD opportunities

Bespoke support from consultants

Qualifications

• Experience with PMLD and complex medical needs required.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 and group support for pupils with PMLD.
• Assists with personal care, feeding, and mobility.
• Creates a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Compassion

Experience with Autism

Strong relationship-building skills

Tools

Specialist equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Title: PMLD Learning Support Assistant

Join Our Inspiring Team as a PMLD Learning Support Assistant!

Location: Bordon
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour

Are you looking for a rewarding role where your support truly matters?

Could you be the steady, supportive presence a student needs to thrive at school?

GSL Education are proud to be working with a warm and welcoming school in Bordon, currently seeking a PMLD Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting students with additional needs.

About the Academy in Bordon

The school supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs, providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. They have a dedicated team of highly trained staff who work closely with each child’s strengths, setting high but achievable expectations. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and benefit from a collaborative approach involving therapists, medical professionals, and specialist teachers. A range of on-site therapies, including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy, is available to support pupils' individual needs. Personal development—spiritual, moral, social, and cultural—is central to their ethos, helping students gain independence and prepare for adult life. A full-time nurse is also based on site to support pupil well-being.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and rewarding school environment.

What You’ll Be Doing as a PMLD Learning Support Assistant

• Provides 1:1 and group support for pupils with PMLD.
• Assists with personal care, feeding, and mobility.
• Uses specialist equipment like hoists and standing frames safely.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement strategies and achieve individual goals for students.
• Supports sensory-based learning activities and therapies.
• Implements EHCP targets in collaboration with teachers and therapy teams.
• Creates a supportive learning environment.
• Uses various communication strategies such as visual aids and sensory cues. Nurtures and supports the emotional well-being of students.

What you’ll need to be a PMLD Learning Support Assistant

• Compassion and patience.
• Experience with Autism, PMLD, and complex medical needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Proficiency in using specialist equipment.
• Experience supporting young adults with SEN.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
• Strong relationship-building and social communication skills.
• Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to develop expertise in supporting complex learning needs.
• Work closely with a multi-agency team including therapists, medical professionals, and social services.
• Staff trained in emergency medication and First Aid.
• A wide range of CPD opportunities, including safeguarding, e-safety, and behaviour management.
• Specialist training available (e.g., PECS, Attention Autism, pool safety, moving & handling).

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this PMLD Learning Support Assistant - Bordon role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more details or to apply, please contact [e-mail] at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a PMLD Learning Support Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.