PMLD TA

Remedy Recruitment Group; Town of Greenwich (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Greenwich. You will support pupils with PMLD across primary or secondary phases, delivering highly individualised support to promote communication, independence and wellbeing throughout the school day.

You will work closely with experienced teachers and therapists to deliver personalised 1:1 and small-group support, facilitate sensory-based learning and therapy-led activities, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities or medical needs).
• Patient, nurturing approach with strong resilience.
• Willingness to learn specialist communication and sensory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex medical or physical needs
• Assist with the facilitation of sensory-based learning and therapy-led activities
• Support with personal care, feeding, moving & handling (full training provided)
• Use communication tools such as PECs, Eye Gaze, and symbol-based systems where required
• Help to maintain a calm, positive environment that promotes pupil engagement and emotional regulation
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and medical teams to deliver holistic support

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Sensory learning

Communication tools

Team collaboration

Tools

PECs

Eye Gaze

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant - Greenwich

Daily Rate: £100-£117
Start: ASAP | Full-Time | Long-Term

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Greenwich, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) across primary or secondary phases. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in ensuring learners with complex needs can access education in a safe, engaging and inclusive environment.

You will be working closely with experienced teachers and therapists to deliver highly individualised support - promoting communication, independence, sensory engagement and wellbeing throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex medical or physical needs
• Assist with the facilitation of sensory-based learning and therapy-led activities
• Support with personal care, feeding, moving & handling (full training provided)
• Use communication tools such as PECs, Eye Gaze, and symbol-based systems where required
• Help to maintain a calm, positive environment that promotes pupil engagement and emotional regulation
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and medical teams to deliver holistic support

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities or medical needs)
• Confident supporting personal care and mobility needs
• A patient, nurturing approach with strong resilience
• Willingness to learn specialist communication and sensory techniques
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils

This role would suit someone with a background in SEND schools, care settings, or therapy support - or a driven individual looking to continue their career in complex needs education.