PMLD Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Modern facilities

Supportive staff

Job summary

Academics Ltd in London is seeking a PMLD Teaching Assistant to support students with profound multiple learning difficulties and physical needs in a secondary SEN setting, based in Southwark. Starting December 2026, the role runs five days a week during term time, with PAYE pay of £95-£105 per day.

You will work alongside specialist teachers and therapists in a modern, well‑resourced facility. The successful candidate may have psychology background or care/nursing experience and a willingness

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates welcome; direct care experience in schools or care settings preferred.
• Willingness to perform personal care tasks when required.
• Experience supporting students with PMLD or complex needs is advantageous.
• Good teamwork with teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD and physical needs in lessons and activities.
• Assist with personal care and toileting when required.
• Collaborate with teachers, Speech & Language therapists, and OT.

Skills

School experience

Care background

Personal care

Hospital experience

PMLD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Degree in Nursing or Care

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant

Do you have any professional, voluntary or personal experience in Care or Nursing? Would you like to work in a rewarding environment setting up SEN students for success in life? Are you based in Southwark and would like to work with complex physical needs and profound multiple learning difficulties?

SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting students with Physical needs and PMLD

Working with secondary students aged 11-19

Starting in December 2026

5 days a week, Mon-Fri (term time only)

£95-£105per day, PAYE

Contract from December 2026 to July 2027, with option to extend

Career & Personal Development

Modern facilities

Supportive senior staff and peers

Applications are most welcome if you have any of the following qualifications or experience:

• Psychology graduates


• Someone with previous school-based experience (professional or voluntary)


• Someone with a Care or Nursing background or is comfortable handling Personal Care, including toileting, when required (professional, voluntary or personal)


• Someone with experience working in a hospital (professional or voluntary)


• Someone qualified to a degree level (Nursing or Care)


• Experience in a specialist SEN or complex needs setting would be an advantage

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant you will excel in this role if you consider yourself to be someone who is enthusiastic and reliable, patient and adaptable. Not only will you get the constructive support from senior staff and nurturing peers, but you will also get to work alongside Specialist teachers, Speech & Language therapists, Occupational therapists, Educational Psychologists, Play Therapists in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting edge technology dedicated to improving the quality of life for these students.

JOB STARTING IN DECEMBER 2026!

If you're interested in working as a PMLD Teaching Assistant working in a modern SEN Secondary School then Applications close on the 30/11/2026.

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