PMLD Teaching Assistant

PMLD Teaching Assistant role

An SEN school in Sidcup is searching for a PMLD Teaching Assistant for students that have profound multiple learning disabilities

• Sidcup Location

• Full Time Role - Monday - Friday

• Small class sizes

• On The Job Training

• Friendly well run school

• In class support

The PMLD Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant to work with young students with profound multiple learning disabilities. You will provide one-on-one support, helping students engage with their learning and develop independence, literacy and mathematics skills. If you have patience, creativity, and a compassionate disposition, we would love to hear from you!

The successful PMLD Teaching Assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a fantastic school in Sidcup where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the schools aim to meet the varied needs of its students.

As a PMLD teaching assistant you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with primary school students who need support building their independence and life skills through play and art therapy.

The School

• Based in Sidcup, this fantastic school is a friendly and well respected in the local community with students across the school ages 4-11.
• Pupils from Sidcup and across surrounding areas who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, that is tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties and tailored to them.
• Support and training offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as a PMLD teaching assistant for children with varied needs.
• You will be working with skilled Teachers and other PMLD Teaching Assistant's in a classroom environment

The PMLD Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupil's independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
• Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

The PMLD Teaching Assistant Applicant

The ideal PMLD Teaching Assistant applicant will be have the following qualities:

• Enjoyment of working with young people
• Will have experience working with students with with various SEN needs
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Comfortable with personal care
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil's well-being and equality
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%