PMLD Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel

Holland Park, West London
£100 per day
Temporary
Full-time

24 days ago
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Are you passionate about supporting students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in their educational journey?Join our team at Teaching Personnel, where we are committed to providing high-quality support and opportunities for educators supporting students with complex needs. We are currently seeking a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant to join our secondary school client in Holland Park, West London, where you will play a crucial role in facilitating sensory and activity-based learning experiences for our students. If you have a passion for creating engaging and inclusive learning environments, we encourage you to apply.This is a great opportunity for graduates, former teaching assistants or youth workers looking for more responsibility and experience in supporting students. Any cover supervisors or graduates with any relevant or related work experience are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to support students with PMLD in accessing the curriculum through sensory and activity/play-based learning approaches.
Assist in the planning and delivery of individualised learning activities and interventions, incorporating alternative communication methods such as PECS cards to facilitate student engagement and interaction.
Create and implement sensory-rich learning environments within the classroom, utilising a variety of resources and equipment to stimulate student senses and promote exploration and discovery.
Support students in developing communication, social, and independence skills through structured activities and play-based learning experiences.
Provide one-to-one and small group support to students during lessons and activities, adapting approaches and resources to meet individual needs and preferences.
Assist students with personal care tasks and mobility support as required, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members, including therapists, SENCO, and parents/carers, to develop and implement support strategies.
Maintain accurate records of student progress, behavior incidents, and interventions, contributing to student assessments and reviews as needed.

Requirements:

Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with students who may have limited communication and mobility skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing ideas and best practices to enhance student learning and development.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, adhering to school policies and procedures at all times

The successful candidate will:

Have experience working with children and young people
Be passionate about working with children
Be patient, caring and engaging
Be enthusiastic about education
Be supportive and helpful in and around the classroom
Be confident with Maths, Science and English to GCSE level
Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce only)

Working with Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:

Competitive daily pay rates paid every Friday (PAYE and no umbrella company used)
A dedicated, experienced specialist Consultant
Access to our Online Portal to easily manage your calendar, view payslips and update your personal details
Access to our exclusive CPD Academy with hundreds of training courses (many free!)
After registering with us, in case of relocation you can work with our branches across the country
Have access to our intervention programmes, giving you op

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