PMLD Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Edgware; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to refer a friend for vouchers

Enhanced DBS check support

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support students aged 16-25 with profound and multiple learning disabilities in Edgware. The successful candidate will provide personal care and support in achieving educational goals. This full-time role requires significant experience with PMLD and a strong commitment to safeguarding. Salary will depend on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supporting students with PMLD.
• Confident in providing intimate personal care.
• Calm, caring, patient, and resilient nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students.
• Assist with personal care including toileting and feeding.
• Support with mobility and deliver personalized learning programs.
• Help deliver personalised learning programmes and therapy targets
• Promote communication, independence, dignity and inclusion

Skills

Experience supporting students with PMLD/complex needs

Providing personal care

Good communication and teamwork skills

Mobility support

Communication and teamwork

Level 2/3 qualification (desirable)

Education

Relevant qualification (Level 2/3 in childcare, education or health & social care)

Job description

Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD) – Edgware

Location: Edgware
Hours: Monday–Friday, Term Time Only
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our Further Education college in Edgware, supporting learners aged 16–25 with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). This role includes personal care and physical support and is ideal for someone passionate about helping young people with complex needs to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with PMLD
• Assist with personal care (toileting, feeding, changing and hygiene)
• Support with mobility, including hoisting and use of specialist equipment (training provided)
• Help deliver personalised learning programmes and therapy targets
• Promote communication, independence, dignity and inclusion

About You

• Significant experience supporting students with PMLD/complex needs
• Confident and comfortable providing intimate personal care
• Calm, caring, patient and resilient
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in childcare, education or health & social care) desirable

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Contact

If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, you can refer a friend and receive £50 in shopping vouchers if they are placed in the job.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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