Job Title:PMLD Teaching Assistant
Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire
Sector: Education and training
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Weekly Salary: £460 - £500
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join as dedicated team in Kempston. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing support to students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), ensuring their academic, social, and personal development within a safe and inclusive learning environment. This PMLD Teaching Assistant position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of students with complex needs, all while being part of a supportive and professional team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for students with PMLD.
- Prior experience in working with children or young people with PMLD, ideally in an educational or care setting.
- Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student.
- Assist with personal care, mobility, and feeding, ensuring the dignity and safety of all students at all times.
- Create and maintain a supportive, encouraging, and engaging learning environment.
- Monitor and track student progress, adjusting support strategies in collaboration with the SEN team as required.
- Utilise specialist resources and equipment to facilitate effective learning.
- Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to student development.
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant in Kempston, you will have the chance to work closely with an experienced and supportive team in an education and training environment that prioritises both professional growth and student success. We are looking for a candidate with the passion and commitment to contribute to the development of students with PMLD, supporting their learning and personal growth in a meaningful way.
This exciting PMLD Teaching Assistant role in Kempston offers ongoing professional development and training within an education and training framework, ensuring that you are well-equipped to support our students effectively.
Additional Benefits:
- Competitive salary (£460 - £500 per week).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children with PMLD.
If you are passionate about supporting students with profound and multiple learning disabilities and are eager to contribute to their development in a professional and rewarding setting, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV to Gary at Academics for consideration of this exciting opportunity in Kempston.