PMLD Teaching Assistant

Overview

PMLD Specialist / SEN Teaching Assistant – Tonbridge, Kent

School

This specialist setting in Tonbridge supports pupils aged 4-19 who require a highly adapted, individualised curriculum to help them thrive and reach their full potential. The school focuses on sensory learning, communication development, and life skills in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Job Role and Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing tailored learning experiences for students
• Support students with PMLD through sensory-based and communication-led activities
• Provide personal care and mobility support where required
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience is desirable and can be personal or professional; not required
• Experience supporting primary and secondary aged students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs
• Start date ASAP; trial days to ensure role and school fit
• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD provided to ensure safeguarding
• Salary: 92.56 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
• No previous experience is required
• If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Health & Social Care degree, it may be an excellent use of your degree
• You MUST have right to work in the UK – no visa sponsorship

Notes

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS check.

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