SEN Teaching Assistant (PMLD) - Rewarding Hands-On Support

Supply Desk; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top rates of pay

Pension contribution scheme

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a PMLD setting in Hemel Hempstead. The role supports students aged 2–19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and requires commitment to fixed days with local commuting.

You will work alongside a teacher in a nurturing environment, providing personal care and helping deliver engaging activities while recording progress and feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings, especially PMLD, is preferred.
• Commitment to fixed days and commuting to Hemel Hempstead.
• DBS check up-to-date or willing to obtain one.
• Ability to assist pupils with personal care.
• Willingness to develop knowledge in SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex needs including Autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
• Provide students with personal care assistance.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour.
• Collaborate with the teacher to create and deliver activities.
• Record students’ progress and feed back to the teacher.
• Provide one-to-one support for some students.

Skills

SEN experience

Personal care

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

One-to-one support

Job description

Supply Desk is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a PMLD setting in Hemel Hempstead. The role supports students aged 2–19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and requires commitment to fixed days with local commuting.

You will work alongside a teacher in a nurturing environment, providing personal care and helping deliver engaging activities while recording progress and feedback.