PMLD Specialist

Prospero Teaching; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated PMLD Specialist to support 5 pupils in a specialist SEN school in Dudley/Oldbury. You will provide personalised learning, care and communication support, including moving and handling, safeguarding, and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have PMLD or complex needs experience, hoist/manual handling training, and a compassionate, flexible approach. Availability ASAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with PMLD or complex needs in an SEN/specialist setting.
• Hoist/Manual Handling training is essential for supporting wheelchair users.
• Experience with complex medical needs is desirable.
• Patient, compassionate and confident in providing physical and personal support.
• Able to follow care plans and safeguarding procedures; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of 5 pupils with PMLD and complex medical needs.
• Provide personalised learning, care and communication support.
• Assist pupils who are wheelchair users with mobility and transfers.
• Work with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals in the school.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and moving and handling procedures.
• Support pupils' communication, sensory development, engagement and independence.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

PMLD experience

Hoist/Manual Handling training

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Education

Relevant qualification in special education or SEN

Job description

PMLD Specialist Required SEN School

Location: Oldbury | Start Date: ASAP | Setting: School

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced PMLD Specialist to support 5 pupils within a specialist SEN school setting in Dudley.

The Role

• Supporting a small group of 5 pupils with PMLD and complex medical needs.
• Providing personalised support to meet each pupil's individual learning, care and communication needs.
• Supporting pupils who are wheelchair users with mobility and transfers.
• Working alongside teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals within the school.
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and moving and handling procedures.
• Supporting pupils' communication, sensory development, engagement and independence.
• Maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with PMLD, complex needs or within an SEN/specialist school environment.
• Hoist trained or Manual Handling trained essential due to supporting wheelchair users.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs is highly desirable.
• Patient, compassionate and confident when providing physical and personal support.
• Able to follow care plans and safeguarding procedures effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupils with a wide range of needs.
• Available to start ASAP.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a PMLD specialist who is looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with complex needs, while working as part of a supportive and experienced school team.