PMLD Young Adult Support Worker - Boston

Justteachers Ltd; Boston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Boston is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with PMLD on an EYFS pathway, full-time from September in a nurturing SEND school.

The role involves facilitating play-based and sensory learning, using methods like Makaton or PECS, supporting personal care, and helping pupils communicate and engage confidently with staff and peers. The team values collaborative, patient approaches and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly PMLD, EYFS, or complex needs, in school, care, or similar settings.
• Understanding of early childhood development and sensory-based learning approaches.
• Confidence in using communication strategies and differentiated support techniques to engage non-verbal or minimally verbal learners.
• A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to support with personal care and physical needs where required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of individualised, play-based and sensory learning activities appropriate to EYFS development.
• Work closely with teaching staff to adapt tasks and provide consistent support for pupils with PMLD.
• Use communication methods (Makaton, PECS, visuals, sensory cues) to help pupils engage.
• Provide personal care and physical support while ensuring dignity and safety.
• Create a calm, structured environment using sensory strategies to support attention and participation.
• Encourage early developmental skills including communication, interaction and independence.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and respond sensitively to their needs.

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Childcare

Health & Social Care

Job description

About the role:

A nurturing and inclusive SEND school in Boston is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) working on an EYFS pathway, starting full-time in September.

The school provides highly personalised support within a calm, structured, and sensory-rich environment, focusing on developing communication, early development skills, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every pupil can engage meaningfully through adapted, play-based, and sensory learning approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of individualised, play-based and sensory learning activities appropriate to EYFS-level development.
• Work closely with teaching staff to adapt tasks, break down learning, and provide consistent support tailored to pupils with PMLD.
• Use a range of communication methods (e.g. Makaton, PECS, visuals, sensory cues) to help pupils engage and express themselves.
• Provide personal care and physical support where required, ensuring dignity and safety at all times.
• Create a calm, engaging, and structured environment, using sensory strategies to support attention, regulation, and participation.
• Encourage early developmental skills, including communication, interaction, and independence.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, responding sensitively to their needs and helping them feel safe and secure.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly PMLD, EYFS, or complex needs, in school, care, or similar settings.
• Understanding of early childhood development and sensory-based learning approaches.
• Confidence in using communication strategies and differentiated support techniques to engage non-verbal or minimally verbal learners.
• A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to support with personal care and physical needs where required.