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Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 465 - 500 /
Job Type: Contract
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD Focus

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Sector: Education and Training

Pay: £480 - £500 per week

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can support children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties?

A welcoming and highly supportive specialist school in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work closely with pupils who require a high level of care, patience, and individualised support to access learning and daily activities.

About the Role - Welwyn Garden City

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with PMLD, many of whom have significant physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and communication difficulties.
Your role will focus on providing personalised, hands-on support, ensuring every pupil can engage in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
You will play a vital role in supporting not just learning, but also communication, sensory development, mobility, and personal care. 

Key Responsibilities - SEN Teaching Assistant

Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs
Assist with personal care and mobility support where required
Support communication using visual aids, sensory approaches, and non-verbal methods
Help deliver sensory-based and therapeutic learning activities
Encourage pupil engagement, comfort, and emotional wellbeing
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and medical staff
Maintain a safe, calm, and structured education and training environment
Understanding PMLD Needs 

Pupils may:

Have limited verbal communication and rely on alternative communication methods
Require wheelchair support or physical assistance
Have complex medical or sensory needs
Benefit from sensory stimulation and routine-based learning
Need consistent, patient, and highly attentive support 

We are looking for someone who is:

Caring, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with complex needs
Comfortable providing personal and physical support
Calm, observant, and responsive to individual pupil needs
A strong team player with good communication skills
Has the ability to commute to Welwyn Garden City
Interested in developing a career within SEN, care, or education
Previous experience with PMLD or care is beneficial, but not essential - full training and support will be provided. 

What the School Offers - SEN Teaching Assistant

Weekly pay of £480 - £500
Ongoing training in PMLD, SEN, and care techniques
A highly supportive and experienced team
Valuable hands-on experience within education and training
The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact on pupils' lives 

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with PMLD and want a truly rewarding role in Welwyn Garden City, we would love to hear from you

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