PMLD Support Assistant
Posted 04/11/26About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded school in Walsall, West Midlands, as a PMLD Support Assistant within their dedicated specialist provision. You will be instrumental in providing comprehensive support to primary-aged pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, fostering their development and well-being. This long-term, permanent role offers a chance to make a significant difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to primary pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist with personal care needs in a compassionate and respectful manner.
* Facilitate engaging sensory stimulation activities to promote learning and engagement.
* Effectively implement individualised therapy programmes as directed by specialists.
* Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
* Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to achieve pupil progress.
About You
* You possess demonstrable experience supporting individuals with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* You are deeply empathetic, patient, and resilient in your approach.
* A genuine passion for fostering the development of children with complex needs is essential.
* You can communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, and external professionals.
* The ability to adapt quickly to varying needs and situations is crucial.
* Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support would be highly advantageous.
Why Join
Joining this school means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to excellence and inclusion. You will receive ongoing professional development in a supportive environment, enabling you to grow your expertise in SEN. This long-term, permanent contract offers a competitive daily rate of £95 - £120, providing stability and the profound reward of making a lasting impact on young lives.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded school in Walsall, West Midlands, as a PMLD Support Assistant within their dedicated specialist provision. You will be instrumental in providing comprehensive support to primary-aged pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, fostering their development and well-being. This long-term, permanent role offers a chance to make a significant difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to primary pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist with personal care needs in a compassionate and respectful manner.
* Facilitate engaging sensory stimulation activities to promote learning and engagement.
* Effectively implement individualised therapy programmes as directed by specialists.
* Contribute to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
* Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to achieve pupil progress.
About You
* You possess demonstrable experience supporting individuals with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* You are deeply empathetic, patient, and resilient in your approach.
* A genuine passion for fostering the development of children with complex needs is essential.
* You can communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, and external professionals.
* The ability to adapt quickly to varying needs and situations is crucial.
* Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support would be highly advantageous.
Why Join
Joining this school means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to excellence and inclusion. You will receive ongoing professional development in a supportive environment, enabling you to grow your expertise in SEN. This long-term, permanent contract offers a competitive daily rate of £95 - £120, providing stability and the profound reward of making a lasting impact on young lives.
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