Pupil Support Assistant - PMLD School in Loughton

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs to develop their independence, communication, and confidence? We are working with a specialist PMLD school in Loughton that is looking to appoint a caring and dedicated Pupil Support Assistant to join their supportive team from September. This specialist school supports pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), providing a nurturing, inclusive, and highly personalised environment where every child is supported to achieve their individual goals. The school focuses on developing communication, sensory awareness, independence, and wellbeing while ensuring each pupil receives the specialist support they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide tailored support throughout the school day.
• Assist pupils with their learning, communication, sensory activities, personal care, and mobility needs.
• Create a safe, engaging, and positive environment where every pupil can flourish.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex SEND, Autism, or additional needs.
• Caring, patient, and compassionate.
• Comfortable supporting pupils with personal care, mobility, and medical needs where required.
• Genuine passion for helping children develop their independence and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist school where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex needs every day. The school offers a supportive team environment, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your career within specialist education.

If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can positively impact pupils’ lives and support their individual journeys, we would love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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’. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. 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.