PMLD Support Assistant
Posted 29/10/26About the Role
An ambitious school in the West Midlands is seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to join their vibrant primary phase team immediately. This long-term, permanent opportunity involves providing essential support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties within a specialist provision. You will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, helping young learners achieve their fullest potential every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive personal care and support, ensuring the dignity and well-being of all pupils.
* Facilitate engaging sensory stimulation activities tailored to individual needs and learning styles.
* Collaborate closely with therapists and teaching staff to effectively implement bespoke therapy programmes.
* Assist pupils in accessing a broad and balanced curriculum, adapting resources as necessary.
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where every child feels valued and encouraged to learn.
* Contribute to the assessment and tracking of pupil progress, celebrating every milestone achieved.
About You
* Possess a genuine passion for supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Demonstrate exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience in a dynamic educational setting.
* Exhibit excellent communication skills, enabling effective interaction with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
* Be proactive and adaptable, ready to respond to diverse needs and situations with confidence.
* Hold relevant experience or qualifications in SEN support, particularly with PMLD pupils, is highly desirable.
* Show a strong commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
Why Join
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly supportive and forward-thinking school where your contributions will make a profound difference to young lives. You will become part of a dedicated team committed to excellence, benefiting from ongoing professional development and a collaborative working culture. Earn a competitive salary of £95 - £120 per day while shaping futures and growing your own career in a specialist SEN environment.
An ambitious school in the West Midlands is seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to join their vibrant primary phase team immediately. This long-term, permanent opportunity involves providing essential support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties within a specialist provision. You will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, helping young learners achieve their fullest potential every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive personal care and support, ensuring the dignity and well-being of all pupils.
* Facilitate engaging sensory stimulation activities tailored to individual needs and learning styles.
* Collaborate closely with therapists and teaching staff to effectively implement bespoke therapy programmes.
* Assist pupils in accessing a broad and balanced curriculum, adapting resources as necessary.
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where every child feels valued and encouraged to learn.
* Contribute to the assessment and tracking of pupil progress, celebrating every milestone achieved.
About You
* Possess a genuine passion for supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
* Demonstrate exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience in a dynamic educational setting.
* Exhibit excellent communication skills, enabling effective interaction with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
* Be proactive and adaptable, ready to respond to diverse needs and situations with confidence.
* Hold relevant experience or qualifications in SEN support, particularly with PMLD pupils, is highly desirable.
* Show a strong commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
Why Join
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly supportive and forward-thinking school where your contributions will make a profound difference to young lives. You will become part of a dedicated team committed to excellence, benefiting from ongoing professional development and a collaborative working culture. Earn a competitive salary of £95 - £120 per day while shaping futures and growing your own career in a specialist SEN environment.
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