PMLD Teaching Assistant

Academics; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant in Doncaster to support pupils with complex needs across specialist SEN settings. This flexible supply role offers exposure to varied age ranges and post-16 provisions.

You will work with teachers and staff to support communication, learning, personal development and independence, while safeguarding pupils and following care plans. Immediate starts available depending on client need.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD or complex needs.
• Experience in SEN/education or care setting.
• Desirable: personal care experience.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS for both child and adult.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs
• Provide classroom and individual support
• Assist with communication and sensory activities
• Support personal care and physical needs
• Encourage independence and engagement
• Follow individual support and care plans
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Maintain safeguarding and dignity

Skills

PMLD experience

SEN/education setting

Communication skills

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant - Doncaster

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with PMLD and complex needs experience looking for your next opportunity in Doncaster?

Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for temporary, ongoing supply work across specialist SEN schools in Doncaster.

This PMLD Teaching Assistant opportunity would suit someone who is confident supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs. Specialist schools may cater for varied age ranges, with some settings also including post-16 provisions.

Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply

Pay: £92.56 - £100 per day (dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available, paid via PAYE - no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)

Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you

About the Role

Working as a PMLD Teaching Assistant in Doncaster, you will provide educational, personal and physical support to pupils with complex learning and additional needs.

The PMLD Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support communication, learning, personal development and independence, while ensuring pupils' individual needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs
• Provide classroom and individual support
• Assist with communication and sensory activities
• Support personal care and physical needs where required
• Encourage independence and engagement
• Follow individual support and care plans
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and dignity

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience supporting pupils with PMLD or complex needs
• Experience within an SEN, education or care setting
• Personal care experience is desirable
• Patient, compassionate and resilient approach
• Comfortable supporting pupils with physical and learning needs
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS or willingness to obtain both

What Academics Offer

• Flexible PMLD Teaching Assistant opportunities throughout Doncaster
• Competitive daily rates of £92.56-£100
• Opportunities across specialist SEN schools and settings
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• ASAP start, or a start date that works for you

If you are an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant looking for work within specialist SEN schools in Doncaster, we'd love to hear from you. Academics can support you with flexible supply and longer-term opportunities across Doncaster.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy