Job Description:

PMLD Teaching Assistant - Greenwich
Daily Rate: £95-£115
Start: ASAP | Full-Time | Long-Term

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Greenwich, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) across primary or secondary phases. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in ensuring learners with complex needs can access education in a safe, engaging and inclusive environment.

You will be working closely with experienced teachers and therapists to deliver highly individualised support - promoting communication, independence, sensory engagement and wellbeing throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex medical or physical needs

• Assist with the facilitation of sensory-based learning and therapy-led activities

• Support with personal care, feeding, moving & handling (full training provided)

• Use communication tools such as PECs, Eye Gaze, and symbol-based systems where required

• Help to maintain a calm, positive environment that promotes pupil engagement and emotional regulation

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and medical teams to deliver holistic support

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities or medical needs)

• Confident supporting personal care and mobility needs

• A patient, nurturing approach with strong resilience

• Willingness to learn specialist communication and sensory techniques

• A genuine passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils

This role would suit someone with a background in SEND schools, care settings, or therapy support - or a driven individual looking to continue their career in complex needs education.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact each day and would like to be considered, please apply now. We will be shortlisting candidates for immediate trial days.