PMLD Teaching Assistant – Sensory & Communication Support

Senploy; Todmorden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy in Todmorden is seeking a PMLD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex learning, communication, physical and personal-care needs in a specialist education setting.

You’ll work closely with individual pupils throughout the school day, assisting with sensory activities, mobility and communication cues while safeguarding dignity and independence.

Prior PMLD or complex-needs experience is useful; ongoing training and support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people with PMLD, complex SEND, physical disabilities or significant learning difficulties would be particularly useful.
• Relevant experience may have been gained within a specialist school, SEND provision, care setting or another environment supporting children, young people or adults with complex needs.
• You’ll need to be comfortable with the personal-care requirements of the position and able to provide close physical support where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support.
• Assist with sensory and communication-based learning.
• Support pupils with complex physical and learning disabilities.
• Use adapted resources and specialist equipment.
• Support mobility and positioning according to individual plans.
• Assist with eating, drinking and personal-care routines.
• Encourage interaction, choice-making and communication.
• Work alongside teachers during structured learning activities.
• Support programmes recommended by therapists and other specialists.
• Observe pupils carefully and record relevant progress or responses.

Job description

Senploy in Todmorden is seeking a PMLD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex learning, communication, physical and personal-care needs in a specialist education setting.

You’ll work closely with individual pupils throughout the school day, assisting with sensory activities, mobility and communication cues while safeguarding dignity and independence.

Prior PMLD or complex-needs experience is useful; ongoing training and support will be provided.