PMLD Learning Support Assistant : Southend:on:Sea
Pay Rate: GBP90 : GBP110 per day (Dependent on Experience)
Location: Southend:on:Sea, Essex
Contract: Full:time, Long:term (Starting January 2026)
Are you a compassionate individual with a heart for special education?
Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated PMLD Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant, all:age specialist school in the coastal town of Southend:on:Sea.
This role is ideal for those who are passionate about providing a high standard of care and education to students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.
Working in an all:age setting, you will have the unique chance to support students throughout their entire educational journey:from Early Years through to Post:16. You will be a vital part of a multi:disciplinary team ensuring that every child, regardless of their physical or cognitive challenges, has access to a meaningful and joyful school life.
Key Responsibilities
* Tailored Support: Deliver sensory:based learning and support students with complex medical and physical needs.
* Physical Care: Confidently manage personal care (toileting/feeding) and assist with moving and handling using hoists and standing frames.
* Specialist Communication: Use tools like Makaton, PECS, and eye:gaze technology to foster communication and independence.
* Therapeutic Integration: Work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to implement daily exercises and postural support.
What We Are Looking For
* Experience: Previous experience in an SEN school, care, or residential setting is essential.
* Manual Handling: A valid Moving and Handling certificate is highly desirable (training can be provided for the right candidate).
* Resilience: A calm, patient demeanor with a proactive can:do attitude.
* Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one immediately).
Why Choose Randstad?
* Competitive Coastal Rates: Earn up to GBP110 per day, paid weekly.
* Local Expertise: Benefit from a dedicated consultant with deep roots in the Southend and Essex education market.
* Referral Rewards: Our GBP300 Refer a Friend scheme is the best in the industry.
* Professional Growth: Access to accredited CPD courses, including Team:Teach and Safeguarding.
How
Kickstart your 2026 by making a real impact in Southend., please submit your CV for a confidential discussion about this and other SEN opportunities.