PMLD Teaching Assistant - SEN Support in Ealing

Education First Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First Recruitment is seeking a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Ealing, West London. The role provides 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with profound learning difficulties, delivering personalised activities and supporting wellbeing.

You will work with teachers and therapists, assisting with personal care, mobility and communication needs, including non-verbal pupils, to help pupils access meaningful activities and progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or adults with PMLD or complex physical needs.
• Experience supporting personal care and mobility requirements.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Understanding of sensory needs and alternative communication methods.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with moving and handling, hoisting, feeding support or working alongside therapists would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD.
• Assisting with personal care and everyday activities where required.
• Supporting pupils with mobility and physical needs.
• Delivering sensory-based activities and individual learning programmes.
• Supporting non-verbal pupils using appropriate communication methods.
• Following individual care plans and supporting pupils' physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals.

Skills

PMLD experience

1:1 support

Personal care

Mobility support

Communication methods for non-verbal

Team collaboration

Job description

Education First Recruitment is seeking a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Ealing, West London. The role provides 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with profound learning difficulties, delivering personalised activities and supporting wellbeing.

You will work with teachers and therapists, assisting with personal care, mobility and communication needs, including non-verbal pupils, to help pupils access meaningful activities and progress.