PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant – Barnet

Location: Barnet, North London
Pay: £95–£120 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Long-term

A specialist school in Barnet is seeking a PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone compassionate, hands-on, and committed to supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

As a PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require high levels of personalised support. The PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant will support students with learning, communication, mobility, and personal care, helping them access education and develop essential life skills in a structured, nurturing environment.

The successful PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small group support, assisting with daily routines and working alongside therapists, teachers, and support staff. This PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant role requires patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for working with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support as a PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant
• Support pupils with personal care, feeding, and mobility
• Assist with communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, sensory approaches)
• Follow individual care plans and behaviour plans
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Key Requirements

• Experience as a PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant or supporting complex SEN needs
• Calm, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Comfortable with personal care responsibilities

Why This PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant Role?

• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Well-resourced specialist setting
• Rewarding PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity making a real impact
• Long-term stability with development opportunities

This PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant role in Barnet is perfect for candidates with SEN experience, care backgrounds, or those looking to build a career as a PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with complex needs.