PMLD Support Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate PMLD Support Assistant to join their dedicated team in Salisbury. This rewarding role focuses on supporting children and young people with profound learning difficulties, helping them thrive in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in care, a positive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively. With opportunities for career progression and full training provided, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in SEND education. If you are passionate about supporting learners and want to be part of a welcoming team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Full training provided

Impact on students' lives

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Interview preparation support

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with students with complex needs is essential.
• A nurturing and empathetic approach is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Create a nurturing environment where every small success is celebrated.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Nurturing and empathetic approach

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Patience

Job description

Role: PMLD Support Assistant

Location: Salisbury

Contract: Flexible (long-term and permanent opportunities also available)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, term time only

Salary: £14.45 - £15.20 per hour

Are you a compassionate and patient individual looking for a rewarding career in SEND education? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)?

We are seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to join a specialist education provision in Salisbury. This setting supports children and young people aged 2 - 19 with severe and complex learning needs, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every small success is celebrated.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience is essential (preferably working with complex needs) - this role is perfect for individuals from a care background
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to supporting students
• A great sense of humour and a positive, can-do attitude
• Adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Patience and a passion for helping students thrive

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity for career progression
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Full training provided
• The opportunity to make a real impact on students’ lives every day

If you’re passionate about working in SEND education and want to be part of a team that values and supports every learner, we’d love to hear from you!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay