PMLD Teaching Assistant

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Tottington is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long-term, ongoing basis until the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), helping them access learning and develop their communication, independence and social skills within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

You will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to provide personalised support throughout the school day, ensuring pupils' individual needs are met and they are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities:

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Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex additional needs

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex additional needs

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Supporting pupils to access learning activities and classroom routines

Supporting pupils to access learning activities and classroom routines

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Assisting with communication and developing pupils' independence

Assisting with communication and developing pupils' independence

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Supporting sensory-based and personalised learning activities

Supporting sensory-based and personalised learning activities

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Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills

Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills

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Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

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Following individual support plans, EHCP targets and care strategies

Following individual support plans, EHCP targets and care strategies

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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other support staff

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other support staff

Have experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex needs or significant learning difficulties

Have experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex needs or significant learning difficulties

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Be calm, patient, compassionate and resilient

Be calm, patient, compassionate and resilient

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Have a nurturing and person-centred approach

Have a nurturing and person-centred approach

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Be confident supporting children with a range of additional needs

Be confident supporting children with a range of additional needs

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Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

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Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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Be proactive and adaptable when responding to individual pupil needs

Be proactive and adaptable when responding to individual pupil needs

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Have full-time availability from September

Have full-time availability from September

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Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one

Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one

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Have the right to work in the UK

Have the right to work in the UK

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Relevant SEN, Supporting Teaching and Learning or care qualifications are desirable

Relevant SEN, Supporting Teaching and Learning or care qualifications are desirable

Competitive daily rates of £102-£115

Competitive daily rates of £102-£115

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