PMLD Teaching Assistant

senploy; Waverley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate and experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Cranleigh. The role involves providing support to pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in a specialist setting. Candidates should have proven experience and a commitment to safeguarding. This opportunity offers competitive pay and ongoing professional support. Apply with your CV if you are ready to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Access to specialist training

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting pupils with PMLD or complex needs.
• Understanding of sensory and personalised learning approaches.
• Confidence in supporting personal care and physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD.
• Use appropriate communication strategies and sensory-based resources.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patient

Compassionate

Teamwork skills

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

PMLD Teaching Assistant - Specialist Setting

Location: Cranleigh, Surrey

Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Contract: Full-time

We are pleased to be recruiting a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Cranleigh. This full-time opportunity is well suited to an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD
• Using appropriate communication strategies and sensory-based resources
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Encouraging pupil engagement, independence, and emotional wellbeing
• Maintaining a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Qualifications

• Has proven experience supporting pupils with PMLD or complex needs (essential)
• Is patient, compassionate, and resilient
• Has an understanding of sensory and personalised learning approaches
• Is confident supporting personal care and physical needs
• Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Additional Details

• Full-time opportunity within a supportive specialist setting
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Access to specialist training and continued professional development

If you are an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding full-time role in Cranleigh, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply with your CV today.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.