PMLD Support Assistant
Posted 23/07/26About the Role
In a supportive school setting, we are seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant for a pivotal primary phase role. This long-term, permanent opportunity involves providing tailored assistance to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties within a specialist provision. You will be integral in fostering a nurturing environment, delivering vital personal care, facilitating enriching sensory stimulation, and meticulously implementing individual therapy programmes to support pupil development.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct, compassionate support to primary pupils experiencing profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist pupils with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and safe mobility.
* Organise and deliver engaging sensory stimulation activities that promote engagement and development.
* Diligently implement individual therapy programmes, collaborating with specialist professionals.
* Contribute actively to creating a safe, inclusive, and profoundly stimulating learning environment.
* Monitor pupil progress and provide accurate, constructive feedback to the class teacher.
About You
* Possess a genuine passion for supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
* Demonstrable experience working with primary-aged children in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting.
* Hold a strong understanding of the unique challenges and developmental pathways associated with PMLD.
* Exhibit a compassionate, patient, and highly resilient approach to educational support.
* Command excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships.
* Show a proactive ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a dedicated team.
Why Join
Embrace an incredibly rewarding opportunity to significantly impact the lives of young learners within a nurturing educational community. This role offers unparalleled professional growth and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a specialist provision, where your dedication will truly shape pupil progress. You will become part of a committed team, championing inclusive education every day.
In a supportive school setting, we are seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant for a pivotal primary phase role. This long-term, permanent opportunity involves providing tailored assistance to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties within a specialist provision. You will be integral in fostering a nurturing environment, delivering vital personal care, facilitating enriching sensory stimulation, and meticulously implementing individual therapy programmes to support pupil development.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct, compassionate support to primary pupils experiencing profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist pupils with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and safe mobility.
* Organise and deliver engaging sensory stimulation activities that promote engagement and development.
* Diligently implement individual therapy programmes, collaborating with specialist professionals.
* Contribute actively to creating a safe, inclusive, and profoundly stimulating learning environment.
* Monitor pupil progress and provide accurate, constructive feedback to the class teacher.
About You
* Possess a genuine passion for supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
* Demonstrable experience working with primary-aged children in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting.
* Hold a strong understanding of the unique challenges and developmental pathways associated with PMLD.
* Exhibit a compassionate, patient, and highly resilient approach to educational support.
* Command excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships.
* Show a proactive ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a dedicated team.
Why Join
Embrace an incredibly rewarding opportunity to significantly impact the lives of young learners within a nurturing educational community. This role offers unparalleled professional growth and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a specialist provision, where your dedication will truly shape pupil progress. You will become part of a committed team, championing inclusive education every day.
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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