PMLD Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a PMLD Teaching Assistant to support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties in local schools. The role involves providing academic support, personal care, and facilitating communication, requiring a patient and resilient individual dedicated to promoting children's progress.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings supporting children with special needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene and health needs.
• Promote integration and interaction with peers.
• Provide individualized support for learning.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Creativity

Job description

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About The Role

Support Assistant / Learning Support Assistant.

Social Care Experience Preferred.

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an ALN Support Assistant to work in local ALN schools/Units in the Llanelli/Carmarthenshire areas on a part-time/full-time basis starting as soon as possible.

A Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) plays a multifaceted role, encompassing academic support, personal care, and communication facilitation. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, providing individualised support for learning, and liaising with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure the student's needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

1. Attend to Personal Needs: LSAs provide assistance with personal hygiene, health, first aid, and other welfare matters.
2. Promote Integration: LSAs facilitate the student's interaction with peers and create inclusive environments.

About The Role (continued)

The successful Support Assistant / Learning Support Assistant will be able to build a positive relationship with an individual and provide specialist support in a classroom setting to cater for the special educational needs and disabilities of the child. This is a highly rewarding career that requires a flexible approach, creativity, and excellent communication skills to engage the pupil with their learning. The ideal candidate will be patient, enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated to promote the child’s progress.

Desired Experience

If you have experience working in a school or educational setting, providing support and guidance to children with additional needs, or have experience in the following areas, we would be interested in hearing from you:

• ELSA - Emotional Literacy Support Assistance
• Precision teaching
• Floppy Phonics
• The use of Visuals to support children with Autistic Spectrum Condition
• PEIC-D - Promotion of Early Interaction
• Use of independent work stations for children with Autistic Spectrum Condition
• Sensory Training
• Elklan (Speech and Language)
• Forest school
• Manual Handling

School Details

School hours are 08:30am - 15:30pm, term-time only.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should:

• Have a desire to work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Have caring and nurturing qualities
• Be motivated, dedicated, and resilient

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff will undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency committed to the development of young people. We have branches nationwide and are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, ALN/PMLD teaching, and support staff.

Salary

Salary depends on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum requirement is to have or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

What We Offer

• Excellent weekly pay via PAYE
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to conditions)
• Pension contributions (after qualifying period)
• Free training for professional development
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Support from a dedicated consultant

How to Apply

Apply via our website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information or an informal chat, contact Kelly Evans at [e-mail]