About this role

PMLD Teaching Assistant - Lewisham

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with PMLD and complex needs experience looking for your next opportunity in Lewisham?

Remedy, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting a PMLD Teaching Assistant for temporary, ongoing supply work across specialist SEN schools in Lewisham and Greenwich.

This PMLD Teaching Assistant opportunity would suit someone who is confident supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs. Specialist schools may cater for varied age ranges, with some settings also including post-16 provisions.

Position

PMLD Teaching Assistant

Location

Lewisham, South East London

Contract

Temporary, flexible ongoing supply

Pay

£100 - £117 per day

Start Date

ASAP or a start date that works for you

About the Role

Working as a PMLD Teaching Assistant in Lewisham, you will provide educational, personal and physical support to pupils with complex learning and additional needs.

The PMLD Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support communication, learning, personal development and independence, while ensuring pupils' individual needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs
Provide classroom and individual support
Assist with communication and sensory activities
Support personal care and physical needs where required
Encourage independence and engagement
Follow individual support and care plans
Work closely with teachers and specialist staff
Maintain high standards of safeguarding and dignity

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience supporting pupils with PMLD or complex needs
Experience within an SEN, education or care setting
Personal care experience is desirable
Patient, compassionate and resilient approach
Comfortable supporting pupils with physical and learning needs
Enhanced Child and Adult DBS or willingness to obtain both

What Remedy Offer

Flexible PMLD Teaching Assistant opportunities throughout South East London
Competitive daily rates of £100-£117 per day
Opportunities across specialist SEN schools and settings
Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
ASAP start, or a start date that works for you

If you are an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant looking for work within specialist SEN schools in Lewisham, we'd love to hear from you. Remedy can support you with flexible supply and longer-term opportunities across South East London.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.