Secondary Teaching Assistant - PMLD

We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). You will work closely with teachers, therapists and families to help each young person communicate, build independence and take part in school life.

PMLD students need personalised, dignified support. Your work will make a real difference to their comfort, wellbeing and progress.

Main responsibilities

• Support students' learning through sensory, interactive and personalised activities
• Assist with personal care, feeding and medical needs, always with dignity and respect
• Use communication approaches such as Intensive Interaction, objects of reference, switches and symbols
• Help with moving and handling, hoisting and positioning, following care plans
• Support students' physical, communication and therapy programmes alongside health professionals
• Observe and record progress and share it with the class team
• Help students join in community visits, trips and enrichment activities
• Build positive relationships with families and carers

About you

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs, SEND or PMLD (or a genuine commitment to learn)
• Warm, calm and resilient, with a good sense of humour
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Confident to learn about moving and handling, personal care and communication approaches (full training provided)
• Committed to high expectations for every student, whatever their needs
• Good literacy and numeracy skills; GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent desirable