PMLD Teaching Assistant

Primary School in Stokenchurch
Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term Role | Start Date: September 2025

Are you a patient, empathetic, and resilient individual with a passion for supporting pupils with complex needs£ A nurturing and inclusive primary school inandnbsp;Stokenchurchandnbsp;is seeking a dedicatedandnbsp;PMLD Teaching Assistantandnbsp;to join their team fromandnbsp;September 2025. This is aandnbsp;long-term, full-timeandnbsp;opportunity ideal for someone who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

The school is known for its warm, child-centred approach and its commitment to providing a safe, stimulating, and highly personalised learning environment for all pupils.

Job Description:

vandnbsp; Provide Personalised Support: Work closely with pupils with PMLD, offering tailored assistance with communication, sensory needs, and physical care.

vandnbsp; Foster Independence and Wellbeing: Encourage pupils to engage with their environment and develop life skills through structured routines and sensory-based activities.

vandnbsp; Collaborate with Specialists: Work alongside teachers, therapists, and medical professionals to implement EHCPs and individual learning plans.

vandnbsp; Create a Safe and Nurturing Environment: Ensure pupils feel secure, valued, and supported throughout the school day.

vandnbsp; Support with Personal Care: Assist with feeding, toileting, and mobility needs in a respectful and dignified manner.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

vandnbsp; Have experience working with children or young people withandnbsp;PMLD,andnbsp;complex medical needs, orandnbsp;severe learning difficultiesandnbsp;(desirable but not essential).

vandnbsp; Beandnbsp;compassionate,andnbsp;patient, andandnbsp;emotionally resilient, with aandnbsp;calm and positive approach to behaviour and communication.

vandnbsp; Demonstrate aandnbsp;strong understanding of safeguarding,andnbsp;manual handling, andandnbsp;personal care protocols.

vandnbsp; Be aandnbsp;team playerandnbsp;who isandnbsp;adaptable,andnbsp;proactive, andandnbsp;committed to inclusive education.

vandnbsp; Hold aandnbsp;current DBS checkandnbsp;(or be willing to obtain one) and beandnbsp;committed to the welfare of vulnerable learners.

If you''re ready to make a lasting impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school community, weandrsquo;d love to hear from you!

To apply, click the andldquo;Applyandrdquo; button or call 01296452499 or 01494840527.andnbsp;We look forward to hearing from you!

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.