PMLD Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Willesden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading pay rates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme — up to

referral £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in London. This full-time, long-term role offers daily rates of £95-£115 and an immediate start.

You will support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs and physical disabilities, assisting with personal care, mobility and daily routines while working with teachers and therapists to promote communication and independence.

Qualifications

• PMLD experience in a school setting is essential.
• Knowledge of PMLD, sensory processing and non-verbal communication.
• Proactive, practical, hands-on approach to pupil support.
• Confident in busy, physically active classroom environments.
• Excellent teamwork, reliability and communication skills.
• Genuine passion for making a difference to pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD, complex medical needs and physical disabilities.
• Provide personal care including toileting and feeding as required.
• Assist with moving, handling and daily routines.
• Promote independence, communication and personal development.
• Work with teachers and therapists to implement plans.
• Maintain safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times.

Skills

PMLD experience

Personal care

Moving & handling

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant - SEND School

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - PMLD
Location: London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Are you a confident, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)?

Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where teamwork, physical activity and practical support are essential to helping pupils achieve their potential?

Are you comfortable supporting pupils with complex physical needs, personal care and mobility requirements?

TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in London.

We are looking for a confident, energetic and dependable individual who can provide consistent support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs and physical disabilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys taking an active role in the school day, building positive relationships with pupils and supporting their independence, communication and personal development.

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, SLD or complex SEND needs.
• Be confident providing personal care, including toileting, feeding and supporting pupils with their daily routines.
• Have experience supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs.
• Be comfortable assisting with moving and handling procedures, following appropriate training and individual care plans.
• Demonstrate a calm, firm and consistent approach when supporting pupils with behaviours that challenge.
• Be physically active and enthusiastic about participating in sensory activities, outdoor learning, PE and practical classroom tasks.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils who require consistent adult support.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within a specialist SEND school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of PMLD, sensory processing needs and non-verbal communication.
• A proactive, practical and hands-on approach to supporting pupils.
• Confidence working within a busy and physically active classroom environment.
• Excellent teamwork, reliability and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for making a difference to young people with complex needs.

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms and conditions apply).
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply).

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.