PMLD Support Assistant
Posted 02/09/26About the Role
A respected school in South London is actively seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to join their vibrant primary phase, supporting pupils within a specialist provision. This long-term, permanent opportunity involves working closely with young learners who have profound and multiple learning difficulties, fostering their development in a nurturing environment. You will become an integral part of a compassionate team committed to creating meaningful educational experiences for every child, contributing to their daily progress and overall well-being. This rewarding role offers an immediate start for an enthusiastic individual eager to make a significant difference in children's lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to primary-aged pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist with personal care, ensuring dignity and comfort for all children.
* Facilitate engaging sensory stimulation activities to enhance learning and development.
* Implement individualised therapy programmes under the guidance of specialists.
* Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
* Collaborate effectively with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress.
About You
* You possess a genuine passion for supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* You demonstrate empathy, patience, and a calm demeanour in all interactions.
* You are proactive and adaptable, able to respond effectively to individual pupil needs.
* You have previous experience working within an SEN environment, ideally with PMLD.
* You are committed to continuous professional development and personal growth.
* You excel at working collaboratively as
A respected school in South London is actively seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to join their vibrant primary phase, supporting pupils within a specialist provision. This long-term, permanent opportunity involves working closely with young learners who have profound and multiple learning difficulties, fostering their development in a nurturing environment. You will become an integral part of a compassionate team committed to creating meaningful educational experiences for every child, contributing to their daily progress and overall well-being. This rewarding role offers an immediate start for an enthusiastic individual eager to make a significant difference in children's lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored support to primary-aged pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Assist with personal care, ensuring dignity and comfort for all children.
* Facilitate engaging sensory stimulation activities to enhance learning and development.
* Implement individualised therapy programmes under the guidance of specialists.
* Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
* Collaborate effectively with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress.
About You
* You possess a genuine passion for supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* You demonstrate empathy, patience, and a calm demeanour in all interactions.
* You are proactive and adaptable, able to respond effectively to individual pupil needs.
* You have previous experience working within an SEN environment, ideally with PMLD.
* You are committed to continuous professional development and personal growth.
* You excel at working collaboratively as
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