PMLD Teaching Assistant

Jobs4; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a committed PMLD Teaching Assistant in Romford/Essex to support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties within specialist SEN settings. The role emphasizes personalised, sensory-based learning, 1:1 and small-group support, and collaboration with teachers, therapists, and carers.

Candidates should bring substantial experience with PMLD or complex SEN, a calm and compassionate approach, and a valid DBS for both children and adults.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting children with PMLD or complex SEN.
• Experience in a specialist school, SEN provision, care, healthcare or residential setting.
• Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties and personalised learning.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Support communication, sensory development, cognition and independence.
• Deliver sensory, play-based and personalised learning activities.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex health needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility where required.
• Follow EHCPs, learning plans, care plans and health protocols.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement, development and progress.
• Help create a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

PMLD experience

SEN support

Strong communication

DBS essential

Job description

Job Description

PMLD Teaching Assistant

Romford, Essex
Full-Time | Term Time Only
£90-£118 per day (Dependent on Experience)

Are you a patient, compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting children with PMLD and complex needs?

We are recruiting for a PMLD Teaching Assistant to join specialist SEN schools across Romford and Waltham Forest, supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, severe learning difficulties and complex additional needs.

These schools provide specialist education for pupils with a range of learning, communication, sensory, physical and medical needs, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about specialist education and understands the importance of delivering high-quality, personalised and sensory-based support.

The Role

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Support communication, sensory development, cognition and independence.
• Deliver sensory, play-based and personalised learning activities.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex health needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility where required.
• Follow EHCPs, learning plans, care plans and health protocols.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement, development and progress.
• Help create a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience supporting children with PMLD or complex SEN.
• Experience within a specialist school, SEN provision, care, healthcare or residential setting.
• Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties and personalised learning.
• Confidence supporting pupils with physical, medical or personal care needs.
• A calm, patient and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow detailed care and support plans.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.

Experience with Makaton, PECS, AAC, sensory integration, moving and handling, feeding or complex medical needs would be highly beneficial.

You do not necessarily need a teaching qualification. If you have strong hands-on experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, SLD, ASD or complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

Why This Role?

• Full-time, term-time only.
• ASAP start.
• Opportunities across specialist SEN schools in Romford and Waltham Forest.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary teams.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN specialists.
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with profound and complex needs.
• A genuinely rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

This role is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'