PMLD Teaching Assistant — Sensory & Inclusive Support

Senploy; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Greenwich, supporting pupils with PMLD across primary or secondary phases. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver highly individualised support.

You will help promote communication, independence, sensory engagement and wellbeing through personalised 1:1 and small-group support, with full training provided for personal care and mobility needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities or medical needs).
• Confident assisting personal care and mobility needs.
• Patient, nurturing approach with strong resilience.
• Willingness to learn specialist communication and sensory techniques.
• Genuine passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex medical or physical needs.
• Assist with the facilitation of sensory-based learning and therapy-led activities.
• Support with personal care, feeding, moving & handling (full training provided).
• Use communication tools such as PECs, Eye Gaze, and symbol-based systems where required.
• Help to maintain a calm, positive environment that promotes pupil engagement and emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and medical teams to deliver holistic support.

Skills

PMLD experience

Patience & resilience

Willingness to learn

Inclusive education passion

Job description

Senploy is seeking a compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Greenwich, supporting pupils with PMLD across primary or secondary phases. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver highly individualised support.

You will help promote communication, independence, sensory engagement and wellbeing through personalised 1:1 and small-group support, with full training provided for personal care and mobility needs.