SEN and PMLD Teaching Assistant

Academics; Worthing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Worthing are seeking a dedicated SEN and PMLD Teaching Assistant to support learners with profound and multiple learning difficulties in a specialist school setting. No prior experience is required, but a genuine commitment to helping vulnerable students is essential.

You will work with pupils with SEN, including MLD, SLD and PMLD, to raise engagement and attainment. The role offers on-site training, CPD, and a day rate of £93–£105 with PAYE, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to commute to Worthing.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN and PMLD learners with engaging activities.
• Assist with personal care when needed.
• Provide on-site training and safeguarding support.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Resilience

Job description

SEN and PMLD Teaching Assistant

Worthing - West Sussex - Teaching Assistant - SEN - PMLD- Autism - Mental Health - Education and Training - Graduate

Are you passionate about suppoting learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties?

A specialist built school based in Worthing is looking for a dedicated Special Needs and PMLD Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join the team now! You will support pupils with special educational needs (SEN), including Moderate (MLD) to Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

Through this SEN and PMLD Teaching Assistant role you will gain excellent practical experience with SEN pupils in a relevant field, before you take your next step. This role in Worthing will give you experience working with vulnerable pupils, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances. So, if you are a gradute wanting to pursue a career in Child/Education Psychology, are an Aspiring Clinical Psychologist, or have been thinking about Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language, then this role is for you!

Learners with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) have complex learning needs. In additon to their sevre learning difficulties, they may have other significant difficulties, such as physical disabilities, sensory impairment or a sevre medical condition. These learners require a high level of adult support for their learning needs and are likely to need sensory stimulation and a cirriculum broken down into very small steps.

As a SEN and PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Person Specification for a SEN and PMLD Teaching Assistant

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work
• Provided personal care when needed
• Able to commute to Worthing

October or ASAP start, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
93- 105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
No previous experience is required
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.