PMLD Teaching assistant

Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD) – Edgware

Location: Edgware
Hours: Monday–Friday, Term Time Only
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our Further Education college in Edgware, supporting learners aged 16–25 with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). This role includes personal care and physical support and is ideal for someone passionate about helping young people with complex needs to achieve their potential.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with PMLD
• Assist with personal care (toileting, feeding, changing and hygiene)
• Support with mobility, including hoisting and use of specialist equipment (training provided)
• Help deliver personalised learning programmes and therapy targets
• Promote communication, independence, dignity and inclusion

• Significant experience supporting students with PMLD/complex needs
• Confident and comfortable providing intimate personal care
• Calm, caring, patient and resilient
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 in childcare, education or health & social care) desirable

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Jessica Flowerdew on | Ext: 1061
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If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, you can refer a friend and receive £50 in shopping vouchers if they are placed in the job.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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