PMLD Teaching Assistant - Morpeth

Protocol Education Limited; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Morpeth, supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping pupils communicate, develop independence and access their education in a way that works for them.

Role includes 1:1 and small-group support, using communication aids and working with teachers, therapists and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PMLD Teaching Assistant or care experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils to access learning activities
• Using communication aids and visual resources
• Supporting sensory and physical activities
• Encouraging independence
• Following individual care and support plans
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant – Morpeth

Location: Morpeth
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Monday–Friday, School Hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day, depending on experience

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Protocol Education is recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Morpeth, supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping pupils communicate, develop independence and access their education in a way that works for them.

The Role

You will support pupils with:

• Profound and multiple learning difficulties
• Complex and additional needs
• Communication difficulties
• Physical disabilities
• Sensory needs
• Personal care requirements
• Emotional and behavioural needs

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils to access learning activities
• Using communication aids and visual resources
• Supporting sensory and physical activities
• Encouraging independence
• Supporting personal care where required
• Following individual care and support plans
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals

We're Looking For

You could be an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or someone with relevant care experience looking to move into education.

Most importantly, you'll be:

• Patient and compassionate
• Calm and resilient
• Reliable and caring
• Comfortable supporting pupils with complex needs
• A strong team player
• Willing to learn and develop

Why Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Ongoing support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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.