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PMLD Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Learning Support Assistant position in Maidstone focuses on supporting secondary-aged students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).
  • This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £83.33 per day and requires experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD.
  • Key responsibilities include providing individual and group support, assisting with personal care, and collaborating with teachers to implement tailored Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
  • The position promises ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment, with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in students' lives.
  • Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo necessary background checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Learning Support Assistant - Maidstone (PMLD Specialism)Full-time, Monday to Friday£83.33 per day

Do you have a passion for making a genuine difference in the lives of secondary-aged students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? If so, this role could be the perfect fit!

Position: Learning Support AssistantLocation: MaidstoneSchool: Highly-Regarded Special Needs School

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join an outstanding special needs school in the Maidstone area, supporting secondary-aged students with PMLD. This is a unique opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive environment, where you can help students flourish both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and group support to secondary students with PMLD, assisting with learning activities and daily tasks.
  • Offer personal care support, including help with toileting and feeding, while ensuring each student's dignity and well-being.
  • Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement tailored Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and manage behaviour effectively.
  • Create a supportive, safe, and engaging atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive daily rate with weekly payments.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities - we're the only agency partnered with the National College, giving you access to over 2000 certified CPD courses at no cost!
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment with regular supervision.
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with PMLD.

Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel up to an hour to work.
  • Legal right to work in the UK.
  • Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD, is advantageous.
  • Ability to provide personal care support, including toileting and feeding, as needed.
  • Strong communication skills, patience, flexibility, and a positive approach.
  • Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and obtain clearances.
  • Hold, or be willing to apply for, an enhanced DBS (child workforce) on the update service.

If you're committed to positively impacting the lives of secondary-aged students with PMLD, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join this exceptional school community in Maidstone.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.