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Behaviour Support Assistant (PMLD)

Job details
Posting date: 25 July 2025
Salary: £104 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 August 2025
Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 184520

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Summary

We are seeking six Behaviour Support Workers to support young children aged 4-16 with a range of needs, including Autism and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in Sunderland.

This role involves working closely with a small group of students who may find it difficult to engage in a traditional classroom setting. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, adaptable, and resilient, with experience in fast-paced environments and a strong commitment to supporting young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities:
- Providing 1:1 or small group behaviour support for pupils struggling with regulation
- Being a consistent, encouraging adult pupils can rely on day to day
- Helping students build trust, resilience, and emotional confidence
- Supporting the class teacher in creating a structured, calm learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working in an SEMH or similar environment
• Patience, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact
• A desire for a long-term role with the potential for permanent employment

We offer all our registered candidates FREE safeguarding training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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