Personal Care Teaching Assistant - PMLD School (11-16 years), Oldham
Details:
* Location: Oldham
* Age group: 11-16 years
* Full-time, Monday to Friday
* Competitive daily rate
* Long-term opportunity with the potential for permanency
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Care Teaching Assistant to join a specialist PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) school in Oldham, supporting pupils aged 11-16 years old. This role is ideal for someone with a caring nature who is confident supporting both personal care and classroom learning.
In this position, you will split your workload between assisting pupils with their personal care routines and helping them to access learning in the classroom. You must be comfortable administering personal care to all pupils, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support pupils aged 11-16 with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Provide personal care, ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety at all times.
* Encourage independence and engagement in both personal and learning activities.
* Assist in delivering tailored education programmes under the guidance of the class teacher.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
Requirements:
* Experience working with children or young people with complex needs (desirable).
* Confidence and commitment in providing personal care to young people.
* A nurturing and patient approach, with resilience to meet challenges positively.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people with PMLD and can deliver both personal care and educational support, we would love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.