PMLD Teaching Assistant

Job Description

\n\n Teaching Assistant - PMLD \n

Location: Nottinghamshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

\n About the Role\n

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a specialist educational setting.

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This highly rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who have complex needs, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and medical requirements, supporting them to access education in a meaningful and engaging way.

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You will play a vital role in helping students develop communication, independence, and life skills within a nurturing and supportive environment.

\n Key Responsibilities\n

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• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD
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• Assist with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility
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• Support sensory-based learning activities and therapeutic programmes
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• Use communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, or visual aids
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• Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning plans
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• Support students with physical needs, including use of specialist equipment
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• Encourage engagement, interaction, and emotional wellbeing
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• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
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• Follow safeguarding and medical protocols at all times
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\n Requirements\n

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• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs
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• A caring, patient, and resilient nature
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• Willingness to support with personal care
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• Strong communication and teamwork skills
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• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in a dynamic environment
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• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional and complex needs
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\n Desirable\n

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• Experience in a PMLD or specialist SEN setting
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• Knowledge of sensory integration or therapeutic approaches
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• Experience with hoisting/manual handling (training can be provided)
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• Familiarity with communication tools such as Makaton or PECS
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• Team Teach or similar behaviour support training
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\n \n Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:\n

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• GCA Approved Supplier
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• Flexible working to suit your availability
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• Opportunities to gain experience across specialist SEN settings
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• Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
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• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
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• Free Safeguarding training
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• Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
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• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
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\n About Us\n

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit:
About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

\n Important Information\n

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• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay
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• Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
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• This role is subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right to work in the UK checks
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• Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK
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• Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
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