SEN TA for PMLD | Rewarding Support & Growth

Supply Desk; Piccotts End; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution scheme

Dedicated consultant

Top pay rates

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a PMLD setting in Hemel Hempstead. The role can be full or part time, starting September 2026, supporting pupils aged 2-19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties.

You will work with a teacher in a stimulating environment, provide personal care, manage challenging behaviour, assist with activities, record progress, and may work one-to-one with some students. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant is preferred.
• Knowledge of SEN and PMLD.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Willing to commit to fixed days and commute to Hemel Hempstead area.
• Clear and valid DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Able to assist pupils/students with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with complex needs including Autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
• Providing students with personal care assistance.
• Managing challenging behaviour.
• Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating and delivering activities.
• Recording students progress and feeding back to the teacher.
• Will work one to one with some students.

Skills

SEND Teaching Assistant

Managing challenging behaviour

Personal care assistance

Team collaboration

Education

DBS on update service

SEND experience preferred

Job description

Supply Desk is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a PMLD setting in Hemel Hempstead. The role can be full or part time, starting September 2026, supporting pupils aged 2-19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties.

You will work with a teacher in a stimulating environment, provide personal care, manage challenging behaviour, assist with activities, record progress, and may work one-to-one with some students. DBS check required.