Overview
PMLD Teaching Assistant – Location: Uxbridge, West London • Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only • Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting children with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? Do you have manual handling training and the resilience to make a meaningful impact every day?
Uniform Education is recruiting a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEN school in Uxbridge. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where pupils with complex needs receive highly personalised support.
Responsibilities
* Support pupils with PMLD on a 1:1 or small-group basis, helping them access a sensory-based curriculum
* Use systems such as PECS, Makaton, and visual supports to aid communication
* Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement through structured routines and positive reinforcement
* Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility as required
* Apply your manual handling training to ensure safe support for pupils with physical needs
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to support pupils\' EHCP targets
What We\'re Looking For
* Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD or complex SEN needs
* Manual handling training (essential)
* A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting pupils
* Confidence in using sensory and communication strategies
* Willingness to support with personal care and physical needs
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)
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