PMLD TA. Royal Education & Training

PMLD Teaching Assistant Primary School in Slough

Full-Time Long-Term Role
Start Date: ASAP
Daily Rate: £85 £ 110

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)? A nurturing primary school in Slough is seeking a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant to join their team from January.

The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, therapeutic approach, and commitment to personalised learning. It provides a supportive environment where pupils with complex needs are encouraged to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with significant physical, medical, and cognitive needs
• Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility in a respectful and dignified manner
• Use sensory tools, visual aids, and communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC to enhance engagement
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to implement and review individual learning plans
• Create a calm, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes independence and positive behaviour

• Have experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, SLD, or complex needs (in education or care settings)
• Be empathetic, flexible, and committed to inclusive practice
• Communicate effectively and work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Be confident using assistive technology and sensory resources
• Be open to ongoing training, including manual handling and medical procedures

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a school where every achievement is celebrated, and staff are supported to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on pupils lives.

Click the Apply button or call (phone number removed). We look forward to hearing from you.

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All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.