PMLD Learning Support Assistant – Immediate Start

Empowering Learning; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning in Bolton is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students with PMLD in a warm, well‑resourced school. This full‑time role offers meaningful work, early start times, and a chance to help children overcome barriers to learning.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist with personal care and communication aids, support sensory activities and physiotherapy routines, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote academic, social, and

Qualifications

• Experience with PMLD, MLD or other learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach to supporting students.
• Strong communication with students and colleagues.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and constructively.
• Commitment to supporting students' emotional and academic development.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to students with PMLD.
• Assist with personal care, communication aids, sensory activities, and physiotherapy routines.
• Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to deliver holistic support.

Skills

PMLD experience

Patient and empathetic

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Commitment to student development

Job description

Empowering Learning in Bolton is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students with PMLD in a warm, well‑resourced school. This full‑time role offers meaningful work, early start times, and a chance to help children overcome barriers to learning.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist with personal care and communication aids, support sensory activities and physiotherapy routines, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote academic, social, and