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Complex needs teaching assistant (pmld school)

Gloucester
Vision for Education - Bristol
Teaching assistant
Posted: 13 October
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About the School

This outstanding school caters for pupils with complex medical, physical, and learning needs. It is renowned for its welcoming and supportive team and its commitment to providing the highest quality education and care.

Facilities include:

* Hydrotherapy pool
* Multiple sensory rooms
* Therapy support from onsite physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech & language specialists

The school offers a nurturing environment with a strong focus on holistic development. Staff are valued, well-supported, and regularly offered professional development opportunities. Although this role will begin on a temporary basis, the school is known for retaining and developing the right individuals into permanent members of the team.


Key Responsibilities

* Provide tailored support to students with complex needs, including personal care and mobility assistance
* Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement EHCPs and personalised learning plans
* Foster a positive, stimulating, and safe learning environment
* Use specialist equipment and resources, including in the hydro pool and sensory rooms
* Support students in developing communication, independence, and life skills


About You

* Experience working with children or young people with complex needs, PMLD, or in a special school setting is highly desirable
* Patient, empathetic, and resilient
* Comfortable with personal care and manual handling (training provided)
* Able to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs


Essential Requirements

* A caring, patient, and resilient attitude
* Experience working with children or young people with complex or additional needs (desirable)
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential), you can apply for this through us
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport (essential due to the school\'s location and possible off-site visits)
* Willingness to assist with personal care and manual handling (training will be provided)
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills


Why Apply?

* Opportunity to work in a well-resourced, supportive, and inspiring school
* Access to specialist training and development
* Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs
* Strong potential for long-term or permanent placement

If you\'re looking for a fulfilling role where you can genuinely transform lives, we\'d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to (url removed).

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