At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with profound learning difficulties and assist with their daily needs.
- Company: Teaching Personnel, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Free training, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Full training provided; potential for permanent positions in the future.
- Why this job: Join a rewarding role that promotes dignity and independence for children with additional needs.
- Qualifications: Patience, emotional maturity, and a commitment to inclusive practice.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Teaching Personnel is building a pool of exceptional support staff for specialist schools in Horsham that cater for pupils with
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
, complex medical needs and severe physical disabilities.
This is a highly rewarding role for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with significant additional needs.
- Typical responsibilities
- Supporting pupils with mobility, positioning and physical access
- Assisting with personal care and hygiene routines
- Working alongside therapists, nurses and specialist teachers
- Using sensory-based learning approaches
- Supporting communication through eye-gaze, switches and assistive technology
- Promoting dignity, comfort and independence at all times
- Ideal candidates may come from
- Health and Social Care
- Care Assistant roles
- Support Worker positions
- SEND settings
- Residential care
- Nursing or therapy pathways
- Special school environments
Essential qualities
- Patience and emotional maturity
- Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A calm approach in complex situations
- Physical confidence to support mobility needs (training provided)
- Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Experience with PMLD is advantageous but not essential; full training and ongoing support can be provided for the right candidate.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position.
In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with Df E statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Full assistance provided.
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Pmld Learning Support Assistant employer: Teaching Personnel
Join a supportive and nurturing educational environment as a Part Time Teacher in the BB4 area, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of Upper Key Stage 2 pupils. With competitive pay, small class sizes, and dedicated consultant support, this role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and the chance to inspire young minds in a welcoming community. Embrace the rewarding experience of teaching while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule.
