PMLD Teaching Assistant
It takes a very special type of person to become a PMLD Teaching Assistant. You must be caring, patient, fun and understanding, as these children require a high level of support every day. A PMLD Teaching Assistant must provide care with dignity and respect, particularly when supporting children with personal care needs. Sense Education are working closely with a school that is looking for exactly that.
This role can be both physically and emotionally demanding; however, every day is incredibly rewarding. Watching the children’s personalities grow and flourish can truly put a smile on anyone’s face.
The school
This is an outstanding, unique school where young people are nurtured, cared for and educated to the highest standards by a fantastic staff team. Everyone works extremely hard to ensure the pupils learn and develop in a happy, safe and supportive environment. Every pupil’s well-being and their happiness is at the heart of everything they do.
What We Are Looking For
· A caring, patient and compassionate nature
· A positive attitude and willingness to learn
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential
· An understanding of safeguarding and child protection is beneficial
· The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents/carers
Qualifications & Requirements
· Minimum qualifications required – A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree or equivalent)
· Experience supporting children with SEND
· Passionate working with young children or adults with disabilities
Location – Whitehaven
Role Type: Full Time/ Part Time/ Temp – Perm
Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.90 per hour
Working Hours
8.30am – 3.30pm
Monday – Friday
Term – time only
Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
