SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD Support

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with profound and multiple learning difficulties. This role focuses on creating a nurturing environment where each child's progress is celebrated. You will work alongside a dedicated team to deliver personalized learning experiences and holistic support, ensuring that every child can thrive. If you are calm, patient, and passionate about inclusive education, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Supportive team environment

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing plans and environments.

Responsibilities

• Support students with personalized learning programs.
• Assist pupils with physical and sensory needs.

Skills

Experience with PMLD

Communication skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Enhanced Child Workforce DBS

Tools

Makaton

Eye-gaze technology

Job description

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SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD Support, London

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant – PMLD Support

Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Location: Ealing, West London
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

A welcoming and nurturing specialist school in Ealing is looking for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). This setting is known for its person-centred approach and vibrant community—where every small step forward is a big win worth celebrating.

You’ll join a dedicated team who work hand-in-hand to create learning environments full of patience, encouragement, and meaningful engagement. Each day brings new challenges and even bigger rewards, with pupils who benefit from sensory learning, one-to-one care, and adaptive communication strategies.

Your Role Will Include:

Supporting students with highly personalised learning programmes across sensory and functional curriculums

Assisting pupils with physical, sensory, and complex communication needs

Promoting confidence, communication, and independence in every interaction

Working alongside teachers, therapists, and medical teams to deliver holistic support

Helping to maintain a calm, safe, and joyful space where every child can flourish

Ideal Candidate:

Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex needs, or in care roles

Calm, patient, and quick to adapt when plans change

Confident using or learning communication tools like Makaton, switches, or eye-gaze tech

A genuine team player who values inclusive, child-led education

Big heart, small ego, and always up for a challenge

Requirements:

Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (on the Update Service or willing to apply)

Right to work in the UK

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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