PMLD Teaching assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a PMLD Teaching Assistant to work in local ALN schools in Llanelli. The role involves supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties, requiring excellent communication skills and a caring attitude. The successful candidate will help with daily routines and promote integration in the classroom.

Benefits

Competitive rates paid weekly via PAYE

Guaranteed pay schemes

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working in education settings supporting children with additional needs.
• Desire to work with children with SEND.
• Caring and nurturing qualities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, health, first aid, and welfare matters.
• Facilitate interaction with peers and create inclusive environments.
• Provide individualised learning support.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications such as ELSA, Precision Teaching, Floppy Phonics

Job description

Join to apply for the PMLD Teaching Assistant role at Vision for Education Ltd.

Support Assistant / Learning Support Assistant.

Social Care Experience Preferred.

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an ALN Support Assistant to work in local ALN schools/Units in the Llanelli/Carmarthenshire areas on a full-time or part-time basis starting as soon as possible.

A Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) plays a multifaceted role, including academic support, personal care, and communication facilitation. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, providing individualised learning support, and liaising with teachers, parents, and professionals to meet students' needs.

• Attend to Personal Needs: assist with personal hygiene, health, first aid, and welfare matters.
• Promote Integration: facilitate interaction with peers and create inclusive environments.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships and provide specialist support in classroom settings to cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities. The role requires flexibility, creativity, and excellent communication skills to engage pupils effectively. Patience, enthusiasm, resilience, and motivation to promote the child's progress are essential qualities.

If you have experience working in education settings supporting children with additional needs or relevant qualifications such as ELSA, Precision Teaching, Floppy Phonics, Visual Supports for Autistic Spectrum Conditions, PEIC-D, sensory training, Elklan, Forest School, or Manual Handling, we are interested in hearing from you.

Requirements include a desire to work with children with SEND, caring and nurturing qualities, and motivation, dedication, and resilience.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding and will conduct thorough checks, including an Enhanced DBS registration or willingness to undergo one.

The role offers competitive rates paid weekly via PAYE, guaranteed pay schemes, pension contributions, free professional development training, and referral bonuses. We welcome applications from all community sections, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

To apply, submit an up-to-date CV and contact details via our website. For more information, contact Kelly Evans at [e-mail].