PMLD Teaching Assistant - Gateshead

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a caring PMLD Teaching Assistant in Gateshead to support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. You will help pupils access a personalised curriculum, working 8:30am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday, in a specialist school setting.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, sensory activities, communication and social interaction assistance, and personal care where needed.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Ability to engage and support children with SEND through personalised activities.
• Strong communication with pupils, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist with sensory-based learning activities.
• Support communication and social interaction.
• Provide personal care and mobility support where required.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Encourage independence, confidence and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Empathetic

Team player

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant - Gateshead

Location: Gateshead
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:45pm
Contract: Full-Time

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs?

A specialist school in Gateshead is seeking a nurturing PMLD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, helping them access a personalised and engaging curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with sensory-based learning activities
• Supporting communication and social interaction
• Providing personal care and mobility support where required
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and wellbeing

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is patient, caring, and empathetic
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Is comfortable with personal care responsibilities
• Has experience in SEND, care, support work, or education (desirable)
• Holds a driving licence (advantageous)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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