PMLD Teaching Assistant: Eye Gaze & Personal Care

TeacherActive Limited.; Pentre Meyrick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist ALN school in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Immediate start, full-time long‑term supply, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, including PEG feeding, manual handling and personal care.

You will use eye gaze technology and alternative communication methods to promote participation, with safeguarding and dignity at the core.

Qualifications

• PMLD experience or training is preferred.
• Experience with eye gaze technology or alternative communication methods.
• Awareness of safeguarding and pupil dignity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex learning, physical and medical needs.
• Assist with PEG feeding, safe manual handling and personal care.
• Use eye gaze technology to promote pupil participation and communication.

Skills

PMLD experience

Eye gaze technology knowledge

Safeguarding understanding

Communication skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or ALN training

Tools

Eye gaze devices

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist ALN school in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Immediate start, full-time long‑term supply, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, including PEG feeding, manual handling and personal care.

You will use eye gaze technology and alternative communication methods to promote participation, with safeguarding and dignity at the core.