SEN PMLD Teaching Assistant | Growth & Impact

Protocol Education Limited; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Supportive school environments

Permanent placement opportunity

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with PMLD in Kingston-based schools. You will work with teachers and therapists to tailor nurturing, stimulating environments to individual needs.

Responsibilities include 1:1 and small group support for ASD/PMLD, personal care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, while upholding safeguarding and school policies. DBS checks and relevant qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with PMLD or complex needs.
• Understanding of SEN strategies and communication tools such as PECS and Makaton.
• Patience, empathy and a proactive attitude.
• DBS update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Desirable qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, Moving & Handling) but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD/PMLD.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs.
• Support sensory-based learning and therapeutic activities.
• Promote independence and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, speech therapists and physiotherapists.
• Ensure safeguarding and uphold school policies.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

SEN strategies

Communication tools

Education

CACHE Level 2/3

Team Teach

Moving & Handling

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Protocol Education Limited is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with PMLD in Kingston-based schools. You will work with teachers and therapists to tailor nurturing, stimulating environments to individual needs.

Responsibilities include 1:1 and small group support for ASD/PMLD, personal care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, while upholding safeguarding and school policies. DBS checks and relevant qualifications are preferred.