About the role
This EYFS, Primary, Secondary and Post-16 SEND school, based in South Tyneside is looking to appoint a passionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to work in either Key Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 classes on a full-time basis. Working in this SEND school as part of an established team, the desired PMLD Teaching Assistant will be working on a small class size and 1-to-1 basis with pupils with SEND including Autism, MLD, SLD, PMLD, ADHD, Specific Learning Difficulties, Complex Medical Needs and Speech and Language Difficulties. This full time PMLD Teaching Assistant role is long term from September ongoing with the possibility of a permanent vacancy for the right person. You must be happy with feeding and changing and being involved in hydrotherapy sessions supporting children in and out of the pool. There is a requirement to help with moving and supporting the children. Manual handling training is not essential but desirable.
This role is suitable for individuals who have worked in care settings, youth support settings and children residential settings.
The school is a nurturing, educational and therapeutic community for pupils and their families and pride themselves on having a positive and welcoming atmosphere. They work together to provide a stimulating environment to ensure the pupils achieve to the best of their ability. The school understands that all pupils are unique and we empower them to achieve independence and success in the wider world.