PMLD Nursery Assistant

Location:

Greenford, Ealing

Start Date:

ASAP (Trial Days Available Now – July 2027)

Contract:

Full-Time, Long-Term

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:45pm
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

Axcis Education is working in partnership with a highly supportive Primary Special Needs School in Greenford, Ealing, to recruit a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role. The successful candidate will be able to attend paid trial days immediately, with the successful applicant starting as soon as possible. This position is based within a Reception class, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

Pupils have a range of complex medical, physical, and learning needs and require consistent, personalised support throughout the school day. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about Early Years SEND and committed to providing both educational and personal care within a nurturing, structured learning environment.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Deliver high-quality personal care, including toileting, hygiene, and physical support.
• Support pupils with feeding, including PEG feeding (where trained).
• Assist with sensory-based learning activities appropriate to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Use communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, and other sensory-based approaches.
• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and individual care plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and medical professionals to provide holistic support.
• Monitor and record pupils' progress, wellbeing, and daily care needs.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

• Previous experience supporting children with PMLD, complex needs, or within an EYFS SEND setting.
• Experience providing personal care and supporting feeding routines, or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience with PEG feeding, or willingness to complete training, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or other alternative communication methods.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Ability to commit to a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP.

• Friendly, welcoming, and highly supportive staff team.
• Excellent specialist SEND facilities, including sensory rooms and purpose-built learning spaces.
• Ongoing professional development and specialist training, including PEG feeding and medical care.
• Conveniently located in Greenford, Ealing, with excellent transport links.
• Immediate paid trial days available with the opportunity to secure a long-term position.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such 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.