Find the extraordinary in every small moment : PMLD Support role in Basildon
Are you passionate about helping students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) find their voice through alternative communication?
Can you celebrate the small wins that make a massive difference?
If yes, Randstad Education welcomes you.
Role Overview
We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and intuitive individual to support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). In this role, you will be the bridge between the world and a student who communicates through touch, sound, and movement. You wont just be an educator; you will be a caregiver, a communication partner, and a tireless advocate for our most vulnerable learners.
Primary Responsibilities
Sensory Education: Facilitate learning through multi:sensory experiences, including sensory stories, hydrotherapy, and music therapy.
Specialist Communication: Use and develop non:verbal communication tools such as Makaton, PECS, and Objects of Reference to give students a voice.
Holistic Care: Provide dignified support with personal care, including toileting, dressing, and feeding (including PEG/Tube feeding where required).
Physical Management: Safely assist with mobility and positioning using hoists, standing frames, and specialised seating.
Medical Support: Monitor the health and well:being of students, including the management of epilepsy and other complex medical needs (full training provided).
Qualities We Value
Emotional Intelligence: Bringing a calm, grounded presence to the classroom, especially during high:sensory or medically complex moments.
Creative Thinking: A knack for turning everyday objects into sensory learning tools to spark a students curiosity.
Advocacy Mindset: A fierce dedication to upholding the dignity and rights of every learner, ensuring their voice is heard.
Reliability: Consistency is key for our students; a dependable nature helps build the trust necessary for them to thrive.
Why Join Us?
Help students gain independence and build life:changing connections.
Receive competitive rates, weekly pay
Choose shifts that fit your schedule with term:time:only options.
Get 1:on:1 career guidance from a dedicated Randstad consultant.
EarnGBP300 vouchers for every friend you refer through our Refer a Friend scheme.
Work alongside a supportive team of like:minded professionals.
Start your journey today. Apply now to join our dedicated team and benefit from the support, training, and rewards that come with working through Randstad. We look forward to meeting you