Teaching Assistant - PMLD
- Posted 24 June 2025
- Salary £100 - £120 per day
- LocationLambeth
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Special Education Needs
- Reference456464_1750752102
Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant - PMLD (Special Needs School)
Location: Lambeth, South London
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay: £100 - £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
About the Role:
A specialist SEN school in Lambeth is looking for a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Students may have complex medical needs, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and require personal care and one-to-one support throughout the day.
This is a hands-on and rewarding role, ideal for candidates with experience in care, SEN, or healthcare support.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students with PMLD in the classroom and during personal care routines
Assist with feeding, mobility, and hygiene (including hoisting and toileting - training provided)
Work closely with teachers and therapists to follow EHCP targets
Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for learning
Use specialist equipment and communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, switches)
Requirements:
Experience supporting children or young adults with PMLD or complex needs
Comfortable providing personal care and physical support
Calm, patient, and resilient with a genuine passion for SEN education
Manual handling and safeguarding training is an advantage (can be provided)
Interested?
Contact Scott at Remedy Education today to apply or find out more.
