PMLD Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in East London seeks a PMLD Teaching Assistant. You will support children with severe learning difficulties in a dedicated environment. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, flexible, and a team player with a passion for special education. You must hold a Child and Adult DBS and be able to provide personal care. Excellent pay rates and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Child and Adult DBS required.
• Ability to work with special needs children.
• Experience in a special education environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their learning.
• Assist the teacher in managing the classroom.
• Provide personal care as needed.

Skills

Passion for special education

Kind and caring nature

Team player

Flexible approach

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant
Tower Hamlets, East London
£95 - £100 per day (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: ASAP

The School and Role

This Outstanding school based in Tower Hamlets, East London. A short 5 minute walk from Mile End Station are looking to recruit

As a SEN Teaching Assistant you will be supporting pupils in their learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom

The school offers pupils an outstanding educational provision and a caring environment in which to reach their potential. They work with young people, aged 3-19 who have severe and complex learning difficulties and learners with an additional diagnosis of autism and/or physical/sensory difficulties.

Pupils flourish in their dedicated facilities and alongside strong professional teams, this enables them to achieve their mission and trail blaze holistic learning. From bright, spacious classrooms, fully equipped indoor and outdoor play areas, to our inviting hydrotherapy pools and purpose-built dance studio, learners are provided with the opportunity to explore their talents and shine in areas that they most enjoy.

Responsibilities

The desired PMLD Teaching Assistant will:

• Have a passion to teach outside of a mainstream environment, and a commitment to experience the unique opportunities of a special school
• Have a kind, caring, and compassionate nature which is used to plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and inspiring lessons
• Must hold Child and Adult DBS
• An ability to work as part of a team and flexible approach to support this schools requirements
• Be able to do personal care

Benefits you can expect

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)