PMLD Teaching Assistant (TA)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant in Sheffield. This full-time or part-time role involves providing one-to-one support to pupils with profound learning difficulties, assisting with personal care, and helping create an inclusive educational environment. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong communication skills. Competitive daily rates apply.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Support from knowledgeable consultants

Opportunities for classroom experience

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex needs is desirable.
• Understanding of PMLD and willingness to provide personal care.
• Enhanced DBS registration or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to pupils with PMLD.
• Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility needs.
• Adapt learning materials for accessibility.
• Promote communication and independence.
• Support teachers with tailored learning programs.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Patient approach

Empathy

Job description

Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £86 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type:Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time

Do you have the patience, care, and commitment to support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties to achieve their full potential?

A welcoming and supportive school in Sheffield is looking for a compassionate PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties, supporting their development in both academic and personal areas.

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with PMLD.
• Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility needs where required.
• Adapt learning materials to ensure accessibility for individual pupils.
• Promote communication, social interaction, and independence in daily activities.
• Support teachers and specialist staff in delivering tailored learning programmes.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all learners.

To be a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will require:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex needs is desirable.
• Understanding of PMLD and a willingness to provide personal care and manual handling support.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to supporting pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• Provide a full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any employment gaps over the past 10 years.

Why work with GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates based on experience.
• Supportive and knowledgeable education consultants to guide your job search.
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

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