PMLD Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Title: PMLD Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Hackney, East London
Hours: Full-time, term-time only

Main Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex learning needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning activities and sensory-based lessons.
• Support pupils' communication using methods such as Makaton, PECS, AAC devices, objects of reference, and sensory approaches.
• Assist with personal care, including feeding, toileting, moving and handling, and mobility support where required.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals to implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Promote independence, communication, social interaction, and engagement in learning.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly PMLD, SLD, or complex needs.
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to provide personal care and physical support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Desirable

• Training in Manual Handling, Makaton, or PECS.
• Experience working in a specialist SEN school.
• Relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3). 

Protocol Education will offer you:

Ongoing CPD

Competitive rates of weekly pay

Professional support from our team of experienced consultants

A wide variety of positions, both day to day and long-term

£50 Referral Bonus for each teacher or teaching assistant you refer to us*

To take advantage of this great opportunity please call Molly on 020 4518 5352, email your CV to molly.brend@protocol-education.com or apply online at www.protocol-education.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

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’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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.

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