PMLD Support Assistant
Posted 02/11/26About the Role
Join a flourishing school in Chelmsford, Essex, that is actively seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to join their primary phase specialist provision. This long-term, permanent role offers an immediate start, placing you at the heart of supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. You will be instrumental in fostering their development, implementing personalised care, and engaging in stimulating activities within a highly supportive environment. This challenging yet incredibly rewarding position allows you to make a tangible difference in young lives every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated one-to-one and small group support to primary pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist pupils with all aspects of personal care, ensuring their dignity and respect are consistently maintained.
* Plan and deliver engaging sensory stimulation activities, meticulously tailored to individual pupil needs.
* Effectively implement individualised therapy programmes, working collaboratively with specialist therapists.
* Contribute to creating a highly inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment for all pupils.
* Accurately monitor and record pupil progress, providing valuable observations and feedback to the class teacher.
About You
* Possess demonstrable experience supporting children or young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Show exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience when navigating diverse and challenging situations.
* Exhibit strong communication skills, able to interact effectively with pupils, staff, and parents alike.
* Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to supporting a wide range of educational and personal care needs.
* Hold a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils within the school community.
* Be an enthusiastic team player, eager to contribute positively to the collective success and ethos of the school.
Why Join
This is an unparalleled opportunity to significantly impact the lives of incredible young learners within a truly supportive school environment. You will join a passionate and dedicated team committed to excellence,
Join a flourishing school in Chelmsford, Essex, that is actively seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to join their primary phase specialist provision. This long-term, permanent role offers an immediate start, placing you at the heart of supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. You will be instrumental in fostering their development, implementing personalised care, and engaging in stimulating activities within a highly supportive environment. This challenging yet incredibly rewarding position allows you to make a tangible difference in young lives every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated one-to-one and small group support to primary pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist pupils with all aspects of personal care, ensuring their dignity and respect are consistently maintained.
* Plan and deliver engaging sensory stimulation activities, meticulously tailored to individual pupil needs.
* Effectively implement individualised therapy programmes, working collaboratively with specialist therapists.
* Contribute to creating a highly inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment for all pupils.
* Accurately monitor and record pupil progress, providing valuable observations and feedback to the class teacher.
About You
* Possess demonstrable experience supporting children or young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Show exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience when navigating diverse and challenging situations.
* Exhibit strong communication skills, able to interact effectively with pupils, staff, and parents alike.
* Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to supporting a wide range of educational and personal care needs.
* Hold a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils within the school community.
* Be an enthusiastic team player, eager to contribute positively to the collective success and ethos of the school.
Why Join
This is an unparalleled opportunity to significantly impact the lives of incredible young learners within a truly supportive school environment. You will join a passionate and dedicated team committed to excellence,
Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.
Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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