PMLD Teaching Assistant - Early Years - Specialist School

Veritas Education Recruitment; Merton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a patient and experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in the Merton SM4 area, supporting Early Years pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with personal care where needed, and work alongside teachers, therapists and nurses to deliver sensory-based, personalised learning and development plans.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting children with PMLD or complex SEN.
• Experience working with Early Years children is highly desirable.
• Experience within a specialist school, SEN provision, residential setting, care or healthcare environment.
• Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties and personalised learning.
• Confidence supporting children with significant physical, medical or personal care needs.
• A calm, patient and highly compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow detailed individual care and support plans.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.
• Experience with Makaton, PECS, AAC, sensory integration, moving and handling, feeding or complex medical needs would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support within the Early Years setting.
• Support children with PMLD and severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Support sensory development, communication, cognition, physical development and independence.
• Deliver and support sensory, play-based and personalised learning activities.
• Use appropriate communication strategies to help children express their needs and engage with learning.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex health needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility where required, following appropriate training and care plans.
• Follow individual EHCPs, learning plans, care plans and health protocols.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, nurses and other specialist professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement, development and progress.
• Help create a calm, safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

PMLD support experience

Early Years experience

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Are you a patient, compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting children with PMLD and complex needs?

We are recruiting for a PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Merton SM4 area, working within the Early Years provision and supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex additional needs.

The school supports pupils aged 3-19 with PMLD, severe and complex learning difficulties, Autism, physical and sensory disabilities and complex health needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about specialist education and understands the importance of high-quality, personalised and sensory-based support for children with profound needs.

The Role

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support within the Early Years setting.
• Support children with PMLD and severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Support sensory development, communication, cognition, physical development and independence.
• Deliver and support sensory, play-based and personalised learning activities.
• Use appropriate communication strategies to help children express their needs and engage with learning.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex health needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility where required, following appropriate training and care plans.
• Follow individual EHCPs, learning plans, care plans and health protocols.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, nurses and other specialist professionals.
• Monitor pupil engagement, development and progress.
• Help create a calm, safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience supporting children with PMLD or complex SEN.
• Experience working with Early Years children is highly desirable.
• Experience within a specialist school, SEN provision, residential setting, care or healthcare environment.
• Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties and personalised learning.
• Confidence supporting children with significant physical, medical or personal care needs.
• A calm, patient and highly compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow detailed individual care and support plans.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.
• Experience with Makaton, PECS, AAC, sensory integration, moving and handling, feeding or complex medical needs would be highly beneficial.

You don't necessarily need a formal teaching qualification. If you have strong hands-on experience supporting children with PMLD or profound and complex needs, we'd like to hear from you.

Why This Role?

• Full-time, term-time only.
• ASAP start.
• Specialist SEN school in Merton SM4.
• Early Years PMLD provision.
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, nurses and specialist SEN professionals.
• Valuable experience working with children with profound and complex needs.
• A genuinely rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• 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 the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

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.

Veritas Education 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.