PMLD Teaching Assistant

PMLD Teaching Assistant – Severe Physical Disabilities SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: B31

Pay: £90 - £115 Per day (Based on experience)

Contract: Full time opportunity Monday – Friday until end of academic year

Smile Education is proud to be supporting a specialist SEN school in B31 that is seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils with PMLD, severe learning difficulties and complex physical disabilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated SEN professional with strong experience supporting individuals with profound and multiple learning difficulties, medical needs, sensory impairments and communication barriers. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and personally throughout the school day.

• Support pupils with PMLD, severe physical disabilities and complex medical needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering personalised and engaging learning activities.
• Provide personal care and physical support where required.
• Support learners using sensory and multi-sensory approaches.
• Promote communication, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and medical professionals.
• Help create a calm, safe and structured learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement throughout the day.
• Support pupils with mobility, feeding and daily routines where necessary.

• Specialist SEN setting supporting pupils with complex learning and physical needs.
• Exceptional sensory facilities and adapted learning environments.
• Strong leadership team and experienced SEN support staff.
• Therapeutic and nurturing approach to education.
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
• Accessible location with onsite parking and transport links.

• Minimum 6 months experience supporting PMLD, SLD or severe physical disabilities.
• Previous experience within SEN schools, care settings or specialist provisions preferred.
• Comfortable supporting personal care and medical needs.
• Compassionate, patient and adaptable nature.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to full time work and consistency for vulnerable learners.
• Able to provide 2 years referencing history.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact within a highly supportive specialist setting where every small achievement is celebrated.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.