PMLD Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £110 to £130 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Greenwich, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 178296 |
Summary
Job Title: SEN Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - PMLD Secondary School
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Salary: £100 - £120 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEN Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing and inclusive PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) secondary school based in Greenwich. This is a rewarding full-time role supporting students aged 11-19 who have a range of complex needs, including severe learning difficulties, sensory impairments, autism, and medical needs.
As a key member of the classroom team, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide tailored learning and personal care support, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and stimulating environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with PMLD
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with PMLD
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Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility as needed
Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility as needed
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Support students during sensory and therapeutic activities
Support students during sensory and therapeutic activities
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Use PECS, Makaton, and sensory resources to aid communication
Use PECS, Makaton, and sensory resources to aid communication
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Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
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Liaise with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement EHCP targets
Liaise with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement EHCP targets
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Contribute to a compassionate, person-centred learning environment
Contribute to a compassionate, person-centred learning environment
Requirements
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly PMLD or complex needs
Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly PMLD or complex needs
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Knowledge of communication tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC is highly desirable
Knowledge of communication tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC is highly desirable
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Comfortable providing personal care and supporting physical needs
Comfortable providing personal care and supporting physical needs
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A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
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Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
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Relevant qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant Certification) are an advantage
Relevant qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant Certification) are an advantage
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a supportive, passionate, and inclusive school community
Be part of a supportive, passionate, and inclusive school community
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression
Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression
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Make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs
Make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs
To apply, please send your CV to Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Salary: £100 - £120 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEN Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing and inclusive PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) secondary school based in Greenwich. This is a rewarding full-time role supporting students aged 11-19 who have a range of complex needs, including severe learning difficulties, sensory impairments, autism, and medical needs.
As a key member of the classroom team, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide tailored learning and personal care support, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and stimulating environment.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with PMLD
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with PMLD
-
Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility as needed
Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility as needed
-
Support students during sensory and therapeutic activities
Support students during sensory and therapeutic activities
-
Use PECS, Makaton, and sensory resources to aid communication
Use PECS, Makaton, and sensory resources to aid communication
-
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
-
Liaise with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement EHCP targets
Liaise with teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement EHCP targets
-
Contribute to a compassionate, person-centred learning environment
Contribute to a compassionate, person-centred learning environment
Requirements
-
Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly PMLD or complex needs
Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly PMLD or complex needs
-
Knowledge of communication tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC is highly desirable
Knowledge of communication tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC is highly desirable
-
Comfortable providing personal care and supporting physical needs
Comfortable providing personal care and supporting physical needs
-
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
-
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
-
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
-
Relevant qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant Certification) are an advantage
Relevant qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant Certification) are an advantage
Why Join Us?
-
Be part of a supportive, passionate, and inclusive school community
Be part of a supportive, passionate, and inclusive school community
-
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
-
Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression
Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression
-
Make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs
Make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs
To apply, please send your CV to Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education