Supply PMLD Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is seeking dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs in South East London. This rewarding role involves working closely with young individuals who exhibit complex needs, including non-verbal communication and challenging behaviors. The ideal candidates will demonstrate resilience and a caring approach, providing essential support on a 1-1 basis. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive school environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with PMLD and ASD.
• Comfortable with personal care and challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN in Primary and Secondary schools.
• Administer personal care and manage challenging behavior.

Skills

Supporting complex needs

Personal care

Resilience

Education

Up to date Safeguarding certificate

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant - South East London - Full time and Part time

Remedy Education are looking for a supply Teaching Assistant to support children with SEN in Primary and Secondary schools across South East London. You will be required to support children with PMLD and ASD on a 1-1 basis and administer personal care.

This role is initially temporary, however successful candidates will be brought on permanently by the school.

Although experience working with special needs in a school setting is preferred, any personal or professional experience supporting complex needs is what matters in this role to care and nurture for the individuals.

The ideal candidate will need to be resilient, as due to the complex needs of the young people they can exhibit very challenging behaviour.
Some of the young people are non-verbal, and there is a wide spectrum of needs catered for.

Although the role can have its challenges, the school is lovely, the staff are supportive and it can be incredibly rewarding.

You must be comfortable with personal care and be happy to get stuck in!

Position Details:

• Location: South East London
• Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant
• Hours: 8.30am - 4pm
• Type of Work: Temporary
• Full time/Part time: Full time and Part time
• Minimum Rate of Pay: 112 - 120 per day, depending on experience
• Start date: ASAP
• End date: Ongoing

Experience, Training & Qualifications:

• Personal or professional experience supporting complex needs
• Up to date Safeguarding certificate within the last year (desired but training can be provided)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH REMEDY, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Remedy Education is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Remedy in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Remedy is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education today for more information, (phone number removed)