Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant

Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant – PMLD Setting

Location: Llanelli
Role Type: Flexible Supply
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a highly specialised and nurturing through-school supporting children and young people aged 3–19 . The setting supports pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and provides a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where learning is tailored to meet individual needs .

Pupils may have complex physical, medical, sensory, and communication needs, and the school places a strong emphasis on care, dignity, wellbeing, and inclusion . Staff work closely as a supportive, multidisciplinary team to help every pupil thrive at each stage of their educational journey. We are currently seeking flexible supply Teaching Assistants who are passionate about SEN and eager to make a meaningful difference in a care-led educational setting ✨.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant in a PMLD setting, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex physical, medical, sensory, and learning needs . Support may be provided on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported, and able to engage with their daily learning and care routines.

Please note: There is potential for personal care duties, including:

• PEG feeding
• Nappy changing
• Assisting with toileting and personal hygiene
• Supporting physical movement and positioning

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with PMLD in the classroom and throughout the school day
• Assisting with learning activities aligned with individual EHCPs
• Providing physical and emotional support to promote wellbeing and engagement
• ️ Supporting communication needs, including non-verbal methods
• Carrying out personal care duties respectfully and confidently
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Maintaining a calm, patient, and nurturing approach at all times
• ️ Following safeguarding, health, and safety procedures

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) registered to the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Teaching Personnel
• Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willing to obtain registration
• Have experience or a strong interest in SEN and PMLD environments
• Be comfortable supporting personal care needs
• Be reliable, flexible, and professional
• Be able to maintain consistent communication with your Teaching Personnel consultant

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

• Dedicated consultant to support and guide you throughout the process
• Exclusive access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy, including:
  • Behaviour Management
  • SEN-specific training
  • Safeguarding & wellbeing courses
  • And many more
• Opportunity to gain a Team Teach Level 2 qualification at a discounted rate
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Ongoing professional development to support your career in education

If you are a caring, committed, and passionate individual looking to make a real impact in a specialist SEN setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and begin your journey in rewarding SEN support work

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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