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About Us
We are an independent SEND school providing a nurturing, person-centred environment for children and young people with a range of complex needs. Our PMLD provision supports pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities, ensuring they receive meaningful, engaging, and highly personalised learning experiences.
We are looking for a compassionate, patient and resilient PMLD Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference every day.
The Role
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will:
1. Support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities in accessing a highly differentiated curriculum.
2. Provide personal care, including feeding, changing and supporting medical or physical needs (full training provided).
3. Assist with physiotherapy, sensory activities, hydrotherapy and communication programmes (e.g., Intensive Interaction, sensory stories, objects of reference).
4. Work closely with the class teacher, therapists, and wider staff to deliver individualised learning plans.
5. Promote independence, wellbeing and communication using a range of assistive technologies and sensory approaches.
6. Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, helping them to feel safe, valued and understood.
7. Contribute to a safe, calm and inclusive classroom environment
About You
We are looking for someone who:
8. Has experience working with children or young people with SEND (PMLD experience is desirable but not essential).
9. Is calm, patient and able to remain positive in challenging or unpredictable situations.
10. Is comfortable assisting with personal care and physical support needs.
11. Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
12. Is compassionate, nurturing and committed to supporting pupils to thrive.
13. Is willing to undertake relevant training (e.g., manual handling, medical needs, communication approaches)
We Offer
14. A welcoming, supportive and highly skilled team.
15. Comprehensive training, including medical and communication systems.
16. A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.
17. Opportunities to progress within the school or wider organisation.
18. A role where you will genuinely change lives.