At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with profound learning difficulties and assist in their educational and personal care needs.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Protocol Education, committed to making a difference.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, receive training, and enjoy competitive pay with holiday benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and potential for permanent position.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of students while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience with SEND pupils required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Location: Gateshead
Role Overview: Provide specialist support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, assisting with educational, physical, sensory, and personal care needs to enable access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with complex learning difficulties and medical needs.
- Deliver individual and small-group learning activities under teacher guidance.
- Use sensory-based teaching approaches and communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, and intensive interaction.
- Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility requirements.
- Monitor pupil progress and contribute to assessment records.
- Promote independence, dignity, and inclusion.
- Work closely with therapists, healthcare professionals, and families.
Essential Qualifications:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Experience supporting SEND pupils, particularly PMLD learners.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour support strategies.
This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant - PMLD Support in Gateshead employer: Protocol Education Ltd
At Protocol Education, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Level 3 Teaching Assistants. Located in Gateshead, we offer comprehensive training opportunities, including free online safeguarding courses, and a culture that values collaboration with healthcare professionals and families to ensure the best outcomes for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of professional growth and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.
