PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant - Early Years & Sensory Support

Veritas Education Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in the Merton SM4 area, supporting Early Years pupils aged 3-19 with PMLD and complex needs. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, sensory and personalised learning, and collaboration with therapists and teachers.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with PMLD, a calm, compassionate approach, and will work within a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, nurturing

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.

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 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.

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in the Merton SM4 area, supporting Early Years pupils aged 3-19 with PMLD and complex needs. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, sensory and personalised learning, and collaboration with therapists and teachers.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with PMLD, a calm, compassionate approach, and will work within a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, nurturing