SEN Learning Support Assistant (PMLD) – Personal Care

TeacherActive Limited.; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral bonus

PAYE payroll

Market-rate pay

24/7 support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Sevenoaks, supporting pupils with PMLD to develop independence, communication and learning skills in a supportive environment.

The role is full-time and long-term with potential for permanent appointment; duties include personal care, assisting with manual handling and supporting educational and personal development, with hours varying to meet school needs.

Qualifications

• Health and Social Care, Childcare or SEND qualifications are desirable.
• Experience with pupils with PMLD or complex needs.
• Experience providing personal care and assisting with manual handling where required.
• Understanding safeguarding and maintaining pupils' dignity and independence.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support pupils with their needs.
• Assist with manual handling where required.
• Support pupils' educational, physical and personal development.
• Work as part of a team to deliver consistent support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Personal care

Safeguarding

Education

Health and Social Care

Childcare

SEND

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Sevenoaks, supporting pupils with PMLD to develop independence, communication and learning skills in a supportive environment.

The role is full-time and long-term with potential for permanent appointment; duties include personal care, assisting with manual handling and supporting educational and personal development, with hours varying to meet school needs.