PMLD Teaching Assistant Urmston, Trafford Full-Time ASAP £425-£450 (PAYE - No Umbrella Company) Do you have experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities?
Are you familiar with working with children with severe learning difficulties?
If so, New Directions Education is partnering with an outstanding SEND school in the Urmston area, seeking a full-time PMLD Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.
New Directions' partner school is looking for a passionate individual who has experience supporting young learners with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
A background in personal care, feeding, and managing challenging behaviour is essential.
Key Responsibilities for PMLD Teaching Assistant: Communicate effectively with students and staff.
Build positive relationships with students with diverse needs.
Provide encouragement and support to students, fostering their development.
Maintain a positive and proactive approach to teaching and learning, especially for children with additional needs.
Assist with teaching and learning activities.
Support students in managing their emotions.
Ensure the safety and well-being of the students.
Provide personal care when required.
Role Responsibilities: Supervise and support children in both small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
Assist with the creation and implementation of individual education and behavioural plans, helping students meet their learning goals.
Build trusting, supportive relationships with students based on their individual needs and personalities.
Encourage student participation in class and extracurricular activities.
Person Specification: Strong understanding of SEND, specifically autism and PMLD.
Experience working with children with additional needs.
Outgoing, enthusiastic, and engaging.
Committed to supporting children of all abilities and needs.
Positive, ambitious, and eager to contribute to student development.
Experience in the education and training sector What New Directions Education Offers: A dedicated Account Manager to support you.
Regular and varied supply work.
Competitive pay rates.
Opportunities for long-term roles.
Full compliance with Agency Workers Regulation (AWR).
A network of branches across the UK.
Preferred supplier to over 20 local authorities nationwide.
Recommend-a-friend scheme.
A well-respected reputation within the education and recruitment sectors.
Safeguarding: We are fully committed to the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
All applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
For further details, please contact Tom Faithwaite at New Directions Education - Manchester.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.