PMLD TA

PMLD Teaching Assistant - Greenwich

Daily Rate

£100-£117

Start

ASAP | Full-Time | Long-Term

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Greenwich, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) across primary or secondary phases. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in ensuring learners with complex needs can access education in a safe, engaging and inclusive environment.

You will be working closely with experienced teachers and therapists to deliver highly individualised support - promoting communication, independence, sensory engagement and wellbeing throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

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Provide personalised 1

1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex medical or physical needs

Provide personalised 1

1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex medical or physical needs

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Assist with the facilitation of sensory-based learning and therapy-led activities

Assist with the facilitation of sensory-based learning and therapy-led activities

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Support with personal care, feeding, moving & handling (full training provided)

Support with personal care, feeding, moving & handling (full training provided)

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Use communication tools such as PECs, Eye Gaze, and symbol-based systems where required

Use communication tools such as PECs, Eye Gaze, and symbol-based systems where required

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Help to maintain a calm, positive environment that promotes pupil engagement and emotional regulation

Help to maintain a calm, positive environment that promotes pupil engagement and emotional regulation

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Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and medical teams to deliver holistic support

Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and medical teams to deliver holistic support

Requirements

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Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities or medical needs)

Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities or medical needs)

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Confident supporting personal care and mobility needs

Confident supporting personal care and mobility needs

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A patient, nurturing approach with strong resilience

A patient, nurturing approach with strong resilience

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Willingness to learn specialist communication and sensory techniques

Willingness to learn specialist communication and sensory techniques

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A genuine passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils

A genuine passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils

This role would suit someone with a background in SEND schools, care settings, or therapy support - or a driven individual looking to continue their career in complex needs education.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact each day and would like to be considered, please apply now. We will be shortlisting candidates for immediate trial days.