PMLD Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – PMLD

Location: Nottinghamshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a specialist educational setting.

This highly rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who have complex needs, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and medical requirements
, supporting them to access education in a meaningful and engaging way.

You will play a vital role in helping students develop communication, independence, and life skills within a nurturing and supportive environment.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD
• Assist with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility
• Support sensory-based learning activities and therapeutic programmes
• Use communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, or visual aids
• Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning plans
• Support students with physical needs, including use of specialist equipment
• Encourage engagement, interaction, and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding and medical protocols at all times

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs
• A caring, patient, and resilient nature
• Willingness to support with personal care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional and complex needs

• Experience in a PMLD or specialist SEN setting
• Knowledge of sensory integration or therapeutic approaches
• Experience with hoisting/manual handling (training can be provided)
• Familiarity with communication tools such as Makaton or PECS
• Team Teach or similar behaviour support training

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Opportunities to gain experience across specialist SEN settings
• Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled‑up holiday pay
• Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• This role is subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right to work in the UK checks
• Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK
• Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion