PMLD Teaching Assistant - Long-Term, Guaranteed Hours

Castle Education; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Education is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for long-term, ongoing roles in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The role offers full-time opportunities with guaranteed hours and is ideal for someone looking to build a career in specialist education.

You will provide individualised support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, assisting with communication, learning activities and personal care as required, in a nurturing school environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and nurturing personality.
• Experience supporting children or adults with complex needs is beneficial.
• Understanding of communication, sensory engagement and individualised support.
• Comfortable providing personal care when required.
• Reliable and committed for a long-term role.
• Previous PMLD or specialist school experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils with PMLD.
• Support communication through gestures, symbols and objects.
• Facilitate access to sensory activities and engaging learning.
• Encourage interaction, independence and participation.
• Assist with personal care and mobility as needed.
• Follow individual care and learning plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Create a calm, safe, positive environment.

Skills

Patience

Caring personality

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Castle Education is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for long-term, ongoing roles in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The role offers full-time opportunities with guaranteed hours and is ideal for someone looking to build a career in specialist education.

You will provide individualised support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, assisting with communication, learning activities and personal care as required, in a nurturing school environment.