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PMLD Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 100 - 120 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Islington, Greater London

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

PMLD Teaching Assistant – Complex Medical Needs School
Location: Islington
Full-Time | Term Time Only

Join a Specialist PMLD School Making a Real Difference

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist school supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs, and physical disabilities.

This rewarding role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties, autism, sensory impairments, epilepsy, PEG feeding requirements, physical disabilities, and complex healthcare needs.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, and physical disabilities

Providing high-quality personal care and intimate care support

Assisting with PEG feeding (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)

Supporting pupils requiring manual handling and hoisting

Monitoring and responding appropriately to medical needs and health care plans

Supporting students with sensory learning activities and communication programmes

Working alongside teachers, therapists, nurses, and healthcare professionals

Assisting with mobility, positioning, and physical development programmes

Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times

Supporting pupils during educational visits, hydrotherapy, and specialist interventions where required

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working with PMLD, SLD, SEND, Complex Needs, or Medical Needs

Experience providing personal care

Knowledge of PEG feeding or willingness to undertake training

Experience using hoists and manual handling equipment

Understanding of epilepsy management and seizure awareness

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Calm, patient, and nurturing approach

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Qualifications & Training

PEG Feeding Training

Moving and Handling / Hoist Training

First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid

Team Teach, MAPA, or Positive Behaviour Support Training

Care Certificate

Health & Social Care Qualification

SEND Teaching Assistant Qualification

Why Join This School?

Outstanding specialist facilities

Multi-disciplinary team including therapists and medical professionals

Extensive SEND and medical needs training provided

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for career progression

Meaningful and rewarding work supporting incredible young people every day

Keywords

PMLD Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, Medical Needs Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, PEG Feeding, Gastrostomy Feeding, Hoist Training, Manual Handling, Epilepsy Support, First Aid, Physical Disabilities, SLD, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Complex Care, Healthcare Assistant, SEN School, Specialist School, Autism, Sensory Needs, Education and Care Support

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