PMLD Teaching Assistant - Harrow
Location: Harrow, North West London
Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time, Long-term, Temp to Perm
Start Date: November 2026
Are you an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding, long-term opportunity in Harrow?
We are working with a specialist SEN school in Harrow that is looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant to join their team from November 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right PMLD Teaching Assistant.
The school caters for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), providing a specialist learning environment where pupils receive individualised education and care. The successful PMLD Teaching Assistant will play an important role in helping pupils access learning, develop communication skills and achieve their personal goals.
The Role - PMLD Teaching Assistant, Harrow
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant in Harrow, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group assistance to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
- Assist with personal care, including toileting, feeding and changing where required.
- Help pupils access sensory activities and a range of engaging learning experiences.
- Encourage communication through visual aids, sensory resources and alternative communication methods.
- Assist with mobility and physical needs, including the safe use of specialist equipment following appropriate training.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
- Promote pupils' independence, wellbeing and personal development.
The Ideal PMLD Teaching Assistant
- Previous experience working with PMLD, SLD or complex SEN.
- Confident providing personal care and supporting pupils with physical disabilities.
- A patient, caring and proactive approach.
- Comfortable supporting pupils with limited verbal communication.
- A genuine interest in helping children with complex additional needs.
- Reliable, punctual and available to work full-time in Harrow.
What We Offer
- Full-time, long-term PMLD Teaching Assistant position in Harrow.
- November 2026 start.
- Temp-to-perm opportunity.
- Experience working within a specialist SEN school.
- Ongoing professional development and the opportunity to build a permanent career in education.
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