PMLD Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a PMLD Teaching Assistant to support learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in a diverse SEN environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide educational and personal support throughout the school day.

You will assist with personal care and follow care and behaviour plans, ensuring learners’ dignity and independence while maintaining a calm, patient approach in challenging situations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with physical, learning and/or medical needs.
• Relevant SEN, PMLD, healthcare, care, childcare or adult support setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners with complex and profound needs.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene and toileting where required.
• Follow procedures for students with medical needs.
• Encourage participation in classroom activities and school life.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to ensure consistent care.
• Follow individual plans for support, healthcare and behaviour.
• Attend training to update knowledge and skills.

Skills

PMLD support

1:1 support

Care with personal needs

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

DBS checked

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant

The Role

As a PMLD Assistant, you will work closely with young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and a range of complex needs. You will provide both educational and personal support throughout the school day, working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team to ensure every learner receives the appropriate care and encouragement.

You will need to be comfortable providing personal care and supporting learners with their individual care needs, whilst always maintaining their dignity, privacy and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners with complex and profound needs.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene and toileting where required.
• Follow appropriate procedures when supporting students with medical needs.
• Encourage learners to participate in classroom activities and wider school life.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff and other professionals to provide consistent care.
• Follow individual support, healthcare and behaviour plans.
• Attend relevant training and regularly update knowledge and skills to ensure the highest standard of support is provided.

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with physical, learning and/or medical needs.
• Previous experience within an SEN, PMLD, healthcare, care, childcare or adult support setting.
• Confidence supporting personal care, including hygiene and toileting.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training and develop your skills.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and supportive in challenging or unpredictable situations.
• A genuine commitment to promoting the well-being, dignity and independence of learners.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team.
• Level 2 English and maths (GCSE grade 4/C or Functional Skills).
• Prior experience in Teaching Assistant Role or a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)

Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'