PMLD Teaching assistant

NYKays Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistants to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties. As a key support figure, you will work closely with students, providing personalized care and assistance, while collaborating with teachers and staff to create a safe and productive learning environment. If you are passionate about helping children with special educational needs and are committed to making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with PMLD on a 1:1 basis.
• Proven track record in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children with PMLD and SEN on a 1:1 basis.
• Provide day-to-day support to teachers and colleagues.

Skills

Supporting children with PMLD

Managing confrontation & challenging behavior

Adapting to children's needs

Building effective professional relationships

Education

Experience as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job description

At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for experienced PMLD Teaching Assistants to start ASAP, working day to day or long-term contracts which could possibly lead to a permanent position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support schools in providing care and support while working closely with children with profound and multiple learning difficulties. This could mean they may have trouble with the following: communication, mental health difficulties, hearing, and visual impairments, and physical disabilities. This opportunity is best suited to a remarkably hardworking and dependable individual.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting children with PMLD (Profound and multiple learning difficulties) and SEN on a 1:1 basis.
• Providing 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.
• Adhering to the Schools policies including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety.

Requirements:

• Experience of supporting children with PMLD (Profound and multiple learning difficulties) and SEN on a 1:1 basis.
• Experience working as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant with special needs children for at least 3 months.
• The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in supporting students with complex needs, individually or as part of a team in a demanding, multi-disciplinary environment.
• A commitment to working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to manage confrontation & challenging behavior.
• Ability to adapt and respond to children's needs and plan accordingly.
• Must be caring, friendly, and patient.
• Have a passion for working with children with Special Needs.
• Be able to creatively contribute to the development of the students.
• Register the attendance of and supervise learners before, during, or after school sessions as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and hardworking.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please contact us (phone number removed) and ask for Shakir.

Application Requirements for NYKays Recruitment Ltd:

• 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 all education and employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

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. NYKays 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.