Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – PMLD Support (Primary & Secondary)
Location:Merton / Morden
Contract Type: Term-Time Only
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work in an inclusive and nurturing school environment. You will be supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) across both primary and secondary phases, helping them access learning, develop independence, and thrive socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to students with PMLD, including personal care and mobility assistance.
* Work closely with class teachers and the SEND team to implement individual education plans (IEPs).
* Use a range of communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS, AAC) to engage students.
* Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
* Support students during lessons, break times, and off-site activities.
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What We’re Looking For
* Experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly PMLD.
* Understanding of sensory needs, physical disabilities, and complex medical conditions.
* A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable learners.
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
* Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
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We Offer
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Ongoing professional development and training.
* Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in students lives.
* Access to free CPD trainings.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, don’t hesitate, apply today and join us! We can’t wait to meet you!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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