PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant — Early Years 1:1 Support

Veritas Education Recruitment; Merton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a patient and experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in the Merton SM4 area, supporting Early Years pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with personal care where needed, and work alongside teachers, therapists and nurses to deliver sensory-based, personalised learning and development plans.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting children with PMLD or complex SEN.
• Experience working with Early Years children is highly desirable.
• Experience within a specialist school, SEN provision, residential setting, care or healthcare environment.
• Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties and personalised learning.
• Confidence supporting children with significant physical, medical or personal care needs.
• A calm, patient and highly compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow detailed individual care and support plans.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.
• Experience with Makaton, PECS, AAC, sensory integration, moving and handling, feeding or complex medical needs would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support within the Early Years setting.
• Support children with PMLD and severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Support sensory development, communication, cognition, physical development and independence.
• Deliver and support sensory, play-based and personalised learning activities.
• Use appropriate communication strategies to help children express their needs and engage with learning.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex health needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility where required, following appropriate training and care plans.
• Follow individual EHCPs, learning plans, care plans and health protocols.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, nurses and other specialist professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement, development and progress.
• Help create a calm, safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

PMLD support experience

Early Years experience

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a patient and experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in the Merton SM4 area, supporting Early Years pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with personal care where needed, and work alongside teachers, therapists and nurses to deliver sensory-based, personalised learning and development plans.