PMLD Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education

  • Devon
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs? We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school that supports students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). In this role, you'll work closely with experienced teachers and support staff to help deliver tailored educational activities and care routines that meet each student's individual needs. This is a highly rewarding position that would suit someone patient, empathetic, and committed to making a difference. Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with PMLD • Assist with personal care and mobility needs • Support the delivery of sensory-based learning activities • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families • Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment Ideal Candidate: • Experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs (desirable but not essential) • A caring and resilient nature • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Willingness to assist with personal care and physical support • An interest in SEN education or a background in psychology, health, or social care is beneficial This is a fantastic opportunity for psychology students, graduates, or anyone interested in a career in education, therapy, or care. Join a supportive and inspiring team that's truly making a difference every day. Energetic and Compassionate SEN Support Assistant - Primary Setting Axcis are working with a large SEND school in Dawlish who are recruiting for an active, resilient, and compassionate teaching assistant to work in their primary site supporting pupils aged 6 - 10. As a teaching assistant at this school, you must be active, lively, and able to match the energy of the pupils. The ideal candidate must have experience with SEND, particularly ASD, MLD, communication needs and behaviour management. Many children are non or pre-verbal and use behaviour as a form of communication. As a teaching assistant you will work in a classroom with 6 - 10 pupils alongside the main teacher and other TA's. You will assist the teacher's lesson, support the pupil's education as well as their social and emotional needs. In primary you will be getting stuck in with messy play, sensory activities and providing nurturing spaces whilst assisting phonics, numeracy, and physical independence. The school is very impressive with 3 forest schools, a sensory room in every classroom, a swimming pool, gym, woodwork room, kitchen and gardens with chickens to accommodate the complex needs of the students and provide a vibrant, playful and independent education. This job role is to start in September working Monday to Friday from 8:30 - 3:30. Parking is provided, and public transport links are also accessible. You are paid £95 per day which comes to £13.69 per hour. This is a term time only job role. Apply now! INDDEV
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If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002.
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This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
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Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
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The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).
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If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
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You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

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