PMLD Teaching assistant

NYKays Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking experienced PMLD Teaching Assistants for the 2025/26 academic year. The role will support children with special needs, particularly those with autism, in a safe learning environment. Responsibilities include providing individual support and assisting teachers. Candidates must have relevant experience and a commitment to working with children with special educational needs. This long-term position has the potential to lead to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant for at least 3 months.
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviors.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with PMLD and SEN on a 1:1 basis.
• Provide daily support to teachers in teaching and learning.
• Adhere to Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Experience with children with PMLD

Ability to manage confrontation

Commitment to special educational needs

Job description

At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for experienced PMLD Teaching Assistants to start for September 2025 / 26 academic year working on a long-term positon which could possibly lead to a permanent position.

This is a fantastic opportunity you to support schools in providing care and support to children with a range of Special Needs and behavioural difficulties within the Education / Special Needs sector.

It is essential that you have experience working with children / young people with learning difficulties, particularly autism to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities include :

• Supporting children with PMLD and SEN on a 1 : 1 basis.
• Provide day to day support to Teachers in teaching and learning.
• Supporting colleagues in undertaking personal care related tasks.
• Working effectively alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained.
• Adhere to the Schools policies including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety.

Requirements :

• Experience of supporting children with PMLD and other associated challenging behaviors
• Experience working with as a Special Needs Teaching assistant with special needs children for at least 3 months
• A commitment to working with children with special educational needs
• Ability to manage confrontation & behavior
• Ability to adapt and respond to ...