PMLD Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a PMLD Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets, East London. You will support pupils with severe learning difficulties in a caring and inclusive environment. Responsibilities include assisting in learning and personal care. This role offers competitive pay, continuous professional development, and the chance to make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Must hold Child and Adult DBS.
• Experience in supporting pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Ability to plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and inspiring lessons.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their learning and manage classroom environment.
• Assist in personal care where needed.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team.

Skills

Passion for teaching outside of mainstream environment

Kind, caring, and compassionate nature

Teamwork and flexibility

Personal care skills

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant
Tower Hamlets, East London
£95 - £100 per day (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: ASAP

The School and Role

This Outstanding school based in Tower Hamlets, East London. A short 5 minute walk from Mile End Station are looking to recruit

As a SEN Teaching Assistant you will be supporting pupils in their learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom

The school offers pupils an outstanding educational provision and a caring environment in which to reach their potential. They work with young people, aged 3-19 who have severe and complex learning difficulties and learners with an additional diagnosis of autism and/or physical/sensory difficulties.

Pupils flourish in their dedicated facilities and alongside strong professional teams, this enables them to achieve their mission and trail blaze holistic learning. From bright, spacious classrooms, fully equipped indoor and outdoor play areas, to our inviting hydrotherapy pools and purpose-built dance studio, learners are provided with the opportunity to explore their talents and shine in areas that they most enjoy.

The desired PMLD Teaching Assistant will:

• Have a passion to teach outside of a mainstream environment, and a commitment to experience the unique opportunities of a special school
• Have a kind, caring, and compassionate nature which is used to plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and inspiring lessons
• Must hold Child and Adult DBS

• An ability to work as part of a team and flexible approach to support this schools requirements
• Be able to do personal care

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)