PMLD Teaching Assistant — Support & Inspire in SEND

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support

Guaranteed payment

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive are recruiting for an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in London. You will support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, including personal care and mobility tasks.

The role requires energy, resilience and a proactive, practical approach, with strong teamwork and safeguarding awareness. Excellent communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a specialist SEND environment.
• Knowledge of PMLD and non-verbal communication.
• Proactive, practical, hands-on approach to supporting pupils.
• Confidence in a busy, physically active classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD, SLD or complex SEND needs.
• Provide personal care including toileting, feeding and daily routines.
• Assist with moving and handling and mobility needs.
• Support with behaviours that challenge in a calm, firm manner.
• Participate in sensory activities, outdoor learning, PE and practical tasks.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other staff to support pupil development.

Skills

PMLD experience

Personal care

Moving and handling

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

TeacherActive are recruiting for an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in London. You will support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, including personal care and mobility tasks.

The role requires energy, resilience and a proactive, practical approach, with strong teamwork and safeguarding awareness. Excellent communication and reliability are essential.