PMLD Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers are seeking a PMLD Specialist / SEN Teaching Assistant in Tonbridge, Kent, to support pupils aged 4-19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and complex needs. You will assist the class teacher with tailored learning experiences, provide personal care and mobility support, and help with safeguarding.

Start date ASAP with on-site training and CPD provided. Right to work in the UK required; no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required
• Experience with PMLD desirable
• On-site role in Tonbridge, Kent

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing tailored learning experiences for students
• Support students with PMLD through sensory-based and communication-led activities
• Provide personal care and mobility support where required
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

Job description

PMLD Specialist / SEN Teaching Assistant
Tonbridge - Kent - Education - Special Needs - SEN - PMLD - Learning Support Assistant

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support primary and secondary aged students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. Experience is desirable, can be personal or professional experience. .

The school:

This specialist setting in Tonbridge supports pupils aged 4-19 who require a highly adapted, individualised curriculum to help them thrive and reach their full potential. The school focuses on sensory learning, communication development, and life skills in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

This Learning Support Assistant role is an excellent opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience while expanding your knowledge and skillset. This role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting, career progression routes include SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and various Child Psychology pathways.

Job Role and Responsibilities:

Assist the class teacher in providing tailored learning experiences for students
Support students with PMLD through sensory-based and communication-led activities
Provide personal care and mobility support where required
Behaviour and pastoral support
Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students
Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
Ensure safeguarding of students
Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
92.56 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
No previous experience is required
If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Health & Social Care degree, it's an excellent use of your degree
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)