PMLD Teaching Assistant — Immediate Start in ALN

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

CPD opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist ALN school in Rhondda Cynon Taf. You will support children aged 3 to 19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties, including physical and medical needs, PEG feeding, and personal care.

The role, full-time and long-term, starts immediately and requires patience, adaptability and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team. PAYE pay and ongoing CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
• Support pupils with complex medical and physical needs as defined by care plans.
• Experience with PEG feeding, manual handling and personal care is advantageous.
• Knowledge of eye gaze or alternative communication methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD in a specialist ALN setting on a full-time, long-term supply basis.
• Assist with PEG feeding, safe manual handling and personal care in line with individual plans.
• Encourage participation and development using eye gaze technology and communication methods.

Skills

Eye gaze technology

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Personal care knowledge

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or ALN training

Tools

Eye gaze devices

Job description

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist ALN school in Rhondda Cynon Taf. You will support children aged 3 to 19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties, including physical and medical needs, PEG feeding, and personal care.

The role, full-time and long-term, starts immediately and requires patience, adaptability and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team. PAYE pay and ongoing CPD are provided.