PMLD Teaching Assistant – Transforming Lives

Protocol Education; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a PMLD school in Loughton on an immediate start basis. You will support pupils with profound and multiple learning needs across daily activities, learning sessions and personal care, working closely with teachers, therapists and other specialists to enable access to learning.

Experience with SEND or complex needs, empathy and patience are essential.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting children or adults with SEND, complex needs, or care backgrounds
• Be patient, caring, and empathetic
• Feel comfortable supporting pupils with personal care requirements
• Be confident working with students who have physical disabilities and additional medical needs
• Have a genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people achieve their potential
• Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent support throughout the school day to enable access to learning activities
• Help pupils engage with learning activities tailored to their abilities and development goals
• Support students with personal care, mobility, feeding, sensory regulation and medical needs
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nurses and other specialist staff to implement pupil plans
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain a safe, caring and inclusive environment

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a PMLD school in Loughton on an immediate start basis. You will support pupils with profound and multiple learning needs across daily activities, learning sessions and personal care, working closely with teachers, therapists and other specialists to enable access to learning.

Experience with SEND or complex needs, empathy and patience are essential.