SEND Teaching Assistant

Teacher Active are seeking passionate and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our client school and support students with PMLD.

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to help provide tailored learning experiences, promote positive behaviour, and ensure the well-being and safety of the students.

You will assist with both individual and group activities, supporting students in the classroom and beyond, and ensuring they have access to a rich and stimulating educational experience. This is a very rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students who require highly individualized care and teaching.

The hours of work will be from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• · Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons tailored to students with PMLD.
• · Provide 1:1 and group support, helping students engage with their learning and personal development.
• · Support with personal care and daily living tasks, including feeding, toileting, and mobility, as required.
• · Monitor and record students' progress, noting key developments and challenges.
• · Contribute to the creation of individualised learning plans and support strategies.
• · Foster a positive, safe, and nurturing environment where students feel encouraged and valued.
• · Collaborate with the teaching team and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
• · Assist with students' social and emotional development, promoting independence and building confidence.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.