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.
About the Role:
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support pupils with PMLD on a 1:1 or small-group basis, helping them access a sensory-based curriculum
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Use systems such as PECS, Makaton, and visual supports to aid communication
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Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement through structured routines and positive reinforcement
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Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility as required
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Apply your manual handling training to ensure safe support for pupils with physical needs
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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to support pupils’ EHCP targets
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD or complex SEN needs
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Manual handling training (essential)
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A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting pupils
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Confidence in using sensory and communication strategies
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Willingness to support with personal care and physical needs
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)