PMLD Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £100 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Lewisham, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 206869 |
Summary
PMLD Teaching Assistant
Location: Lewisham
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). This is a deeply rewarding role where you'll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to provide highly individualised care and education to students with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Support pupils with PMLD in both group and 1:1 settings
Support pupils with PMLD in both group and 1:1 settings
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Assist with personal care including feeding, and moving & handling (training provided)
Assist with personal care including feeding, and moving & handling (training provided)
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Use a range of communication methods including Makaton, PECS, and sensory approaches
Use a range of communication methods including Makaton, PECS, and sensory approaches
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Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to their review
Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to their review
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Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
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Work collaboratively with families and outside agencies
Work collaboratively with families and outside agencies
Requirements
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Experience working with children or young adults with complex needs (desirable but not essential)
Experience working with children or young adults with complex needs (desirable but not essential)
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A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
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Willingness to undertake relevant training, including manual handling and medical protocols
Willingness to undertake relevant training, including manual handling and medical protocols
Please apply now to be considered for the PMLD Teaching Assistant position in Lewisham. Please contact Dylan at
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.
Location: Lewisham
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). This is a deeply rewarding role where you'll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to provide highly individualised care and education to students with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
-
Support pupils with PMLD in both group and 1:1 settings
Support pupils with PMLD in both group and 1:1 settings
-
Assist with personal care including feeding, and moving & handling (training provided)
Assist with personal care including feeding, and moving & handling (training provided)
-
Use a range of communication methods including Makaton, PECS, and sensory approaches
Use a range of communication methods including Makaton, PECS, and sensory approaches
-
Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to their review
Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to their review
-
Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
-
Work collaboratively with families and outside agencies
Work collaboratively with families and outside agencies
Requirements
-
Experience working with children or young adults with complex needs (desirable but not essential)
Experience working with children or young adults with complex needs (desirable but not essential)
-
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
-
Willingness to undertake relevant training, including manual handling and medical protocols
Willingness to undertake relevant training, including manual handling and medical protocols
Please apply now to be considered for the PMLD Teaching Assistant position in Lewisham. Please contact Dylan at
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.