PMLD Teaching Assistant — Support for Complex Needs

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd are seeking a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Guildford (GU5). You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs, inside and outside the classroom.

The role focuses on personalised learning, sensory and communication support, while building trusting relationships and promoting independence. This full-time, term-time only position offers valuable experience in specialist education.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting pupils with PMLD or complex needs.
• Experience within SEN schools, specialist provisions, residential care or similar settings.
• Understanding of sensory needs, communication difficulties and personalised support.
• Confidence supporting pupils with personal care and physical needs.
• A calm, patient and highly adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow individual support and care plans.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support communication, sensory development, physical development and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with personalised learning programmes and individual targets.
• Use appropriate sensory, communication and therapeutic approaches.
• Support pupils with PMLD, SLD, Autism, physical disabilities and complex learning needs.
• Encourage independence, communication and functional life skills.
• Support personal care and mobility needs where required, following appropriate training.
• Follow individual EHCP, care and support plans.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Monitor pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

PMLD support

SEN schools experience

Communication skills

DBS clearance

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd are seeking a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Guildford (GU5). You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs, inside and outside the classroom.

The role focuses on personalised learning, sensory and communication support, while building trusting relationships and promoting independence. This full-time, term-time only position offers valuable experience in specialist education.