PMLD Support Worker - Personalised Care & Learning

AMA Admin; Consett; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant

Free training and CPD opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for a dedicated PMLD Support Worker to assist pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in specialist settings. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team to help pupils communicate, develop independence and access meaningful activities throughout the school day.

We offer both full-time and part-time flexible options. The role suits candidates with caring, patient, and person-centred approaches, capable of supporting with personal care and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with PMLD or complex learning needs is desirable.
• Previous experience as a Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or similar is advantageous.
• A caring, patient and person-centred approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with complex physical and learning needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm and resilient approach when responding to individual pupil needs.
• Willingness to support with personal care and physical needs where required.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Ability to provide two recent references.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Support pupils to access personalised learning and classroom activities.
• Assist with personal care, feeding, mobility and physical support in line with individual care plans.
• Support pupils with communication, including non-verbal communication and alternative communication methods.
• Provide sensory-based activities and experiences to support engagement and development.
• Encourage independence and develop pupils' functional and life skills.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, lunch and transitions.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, nurses and other specialist professionals.
• Monitor and communicate changes in pupils' needs, wellbeing and progress.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence and inclusion at all times.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every pupil can thrive.

Skills

PMLD experience

Caring approach

Communication skills

Personal care support

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting for a dedicated PMLD Support Worker to assist pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in specialist settings. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team to help pupils communicate, develop independence and access meaningful activities throughout the school day.

We offer both full-time and part-time flexible options. The role suits candidates with caring, patient, and person-centred approaches, capable of supporting with personal care and