PMLD Specialist

Prospero Teaching; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated PMLD Specialist to support 5 pupils in a specialist SEN school in Dudley. The role involves personal and mobility support, following care plans, and working closely with teachers and therapists to enable learning and independence.

Ideal candidates will have experience with PMLD and complex needs, hoist or manual handling training, empathy, and teamwork. Start ASAP, full-time position in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with PMLD and complex needs in an SEN setting.
• Hoist or Manual Handling training is essential for supporting wheelchair users.
• Experience with complex medical needs is 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.
• Proactive and flexible approach; start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of 5 pupils with PMLD and complex medical needs.
• Provide personalised support to meet each pupil's learning, care and communication needs.
• Assist pupils who are wheelchair users with mobility and transfers.
• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals.
• 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

Complex needs

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Mobility transfers

Tools

Hoist training

Manual Handling training

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 successful candidate will have experience supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred support and helping pupils achieve their full potential.

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.