Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant - Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £450 per week
Are you dedicated to enriching the lives of students with profound and multiple learning disabilities? Join our team in providing crucial support for learners with complex needs in a mainstream secondary setting.
About the Role:
Connex Education is seeking an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and complex SEND. This full-time position is based in an inclusive mainstream secondary school in Stockton.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide specialized 1:1 support for students with PMLD and complex SEND
* Implement highly individualized education and care plans
* Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility needs
* Use and maintain specialist equipment (e.g., hoists, feeding pumps)
* Facilitate communication using alternative and augmentative methods
* Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and other professionals
Ideal Candidate:
* Significant experience supporting individuals with PMLD in educational settings
* In-depth understanding of complex medical needs associated with PMLD
* Trained in manual handling, personal care, and feeding techniques
* Proficient in using assistive technology and communication aids
* Patient, empathetic, and able to celebrate incremental progress
* Physically capable of assisting with mobility and personal care
* Excellent communication skills for liaising with families and multidisciplinary teams
What We Offer:
* Competitive weekly salary of £450
* Long-term assignment for the remainder of the academic year
* Specialized training in PMLD support techniques
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunity to make a profound impact on students' quality of life
Additional Benefits:
* Weekly PAYE payments
* Access to our comprehensive SEND Toolkit, including PMLD-specific courses
* Funded qualifications up to Level 5 TEFL
* Wellbeing program and ongoing professional development
* Potential pathways to specialized teacher training
Requirements:
* Proven experience in PMLD support
* Current enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
* Resilience and unwavering commitment to student welfare and progress
Start Date: Immediate
Join Our Team: If you're prepared for a challenging yet immensely rewarding role supporting students with profound disabilities, we want to hear from you. Your expertise can significantly enhance the lives of our students.
Apply Now: Send your CV and a brief statement about your PMLD experience to [email address] or call [phone number] for more information.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.
Help us create a world of possibilities for students with profound disabilities – apply today!