PMLD Support Assistant
Posted 28/10/26About the Role
An ambitious school is seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to join its vibrant primary phase. This long-term, permanent opportunity involves providing essential support within a specialist provision for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. You will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide attentive 1:1 and small group support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist pupils with personal care needs, ensuring their dignity and comfort are maintained.
* Facilitate engaging sensory stimulation activities to enhance learning and development.
* Support the implementation of individualised therapy programmes designed by specialists.
* Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and highly stimulating learning environment.
* Collaborate effectively with class teachers and other professionals to monitor pupil progress.
About You
* You possess a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
* You demonstrate empathy, patience, and a calm, reassuring demeanour.
* You have previous experience working with pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties or complex SEN.
* You are proactive, resourceful, and able to adapt to diverse individual needs.
* You possess excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with staff and families.
An ambitious school is seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to join its vibrant primary phase. This long-term, permanent opportunity involves providing essential support within a specialist provision for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. You will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide attentive 1:1 and small group support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist pupils with personal care needs, ensuring their dignity and comfort are maintained.
* Facilitate engaging sensory stimulation activities to enhance learning and development.
* Support the implementation of individualised therapy programmes designed by specialists.
* Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and highly stimulating learning environment.
* Collaborate effectively with class teachers and other professionals to monitor pupil progress.
About You
* You possess a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
* You demonstrate empathy, patience, and a calm, reassuring demeanour.
* You have previous experience working with pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties or complex SEN.
* You are proactive, resourceful, and able to adapt to diverse individual needs.
* You possess excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with staff and families.
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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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