PMLD Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2025 |
| Location: | Southwark, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 175411 |
Summary
Job Title: PMLD Support Assistant - Secondary SEN School
Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £100-£130 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Effect
A welcoming and inclusive Secondary Special School in Southwark is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Support Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 11-19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.
As a PMLD Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have complex physical and cognitive needs, providing essential educational and personal care support. Many students are non-verbal and require a high level of sensory input and communication support.
Key Duties:
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Support students with severe and profound learning needs in class and 1:1
Support students with severe and profound learning needs in class and 1:1
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Assist with personal care including toileting, feeding, and medical routines (training provided)
Assist with personal care including toileting, feeding, and medical routines (training provided)
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Use specialist communication aids (e.g. PECS, Eye Gaze, Makaton)
Use specialist communication aids (e.g. PECS, Eye Gaze, Makaton)
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Deliver sensory-based learning activities in line with EHCPs
Deliver sensory-based learning activities in line with EHCPs
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Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote progress and well-being
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote progress and well-being
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Previous experience working with students with PMLD or complex needs
Previous experience working with students with PMLD or complex needs
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Confidence in delivering personal care and moving & handling
Confidence in delivering personal care and moving & handling
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Knowledge of sensory integration or multi-sensory approaches (desirable)
Knowledge of sensory integration or multi-sensory approaches (desirable)
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A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
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A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
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A supportive and skilled staff team
A supportive and skilled staff team
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Access to ongoing professional development and training
Access to ongoing professional development and training
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Opportunities for progression in SEN education and care
Opportunities for progression in SEN education and care
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A fulfilling role making a meaningful difference every day
A fulfilling role making a meaningful difference every day
If you're committed to empowering young people with complex needs and want to be part of a passionate and skilled team, we would love to hear from you.
Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £100-£130 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Effect
A welcoming and inclusive Secondary Special School in Southwark is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Support Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people aged 11-19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.
As a PMLD Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have complex physical and cognitive needs, providing essential educational and personal care support. Many students are non-verbal and require a high level of sensory input and communication support.
Key Duties:
-
Support students with severe and profound learning needs in class and 1:1
Support students with severe and profound learning needs in class and 1:1
-
Assist with personal care including toileting, feeding, and medical routines (training provided)
Assist with personal care including toileting, feeding, and medical routines (training provided)
-
Use specialist communication aids (e.g. PECS, Eye Gaze, Makaton)
Use specialist communication aids (e.g. PECS, Eye Gaze, Makaton)
-
Deliver sensory-based learning activities in line with EHCPs
Deliver sensory-based learning activities in line with EHCPs
-
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote progress and well-being
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote progress and well-being
-
Previous experience working with students with PMLD or complex needs
Previous experience working with students with PMLD or complex needs
-
Confidence in delivering personal care and moving & handling
Confidence in delivering personal care and moving & handling
-
Knowledge of sensory integration or multi-sensory approaches (desirable)
Knowledge of sensory integration or multi-sensory approaches (desirable)
-
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
A caring, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
-
A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
-
A supportive and skilled staff team
A supportive and skilled staff team
-
Access to ongoing professional development and training
Access to ongoing professional development and training
-
Opportunities for progression in SEN education and care
Opportunities for progression in SEN education and care
-
A fulfilling role making a meaningful difference every day
A fulfilling role making a meaningful difference every day
If you're committed to empowering young people with complex needs and want to be part of a passionate and skilled team, we would love to hear from you.