Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistant - Kingston

We are looking for candidates to work in a specialist educational setting dedicated to providing outstanding education and support for children with complex disabilities. We are seeking an empathetic and dynamic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting children with a variety of complex needs, ensuring they are able to access a rich and varied curriculum that fosters both academic and personal development.

Location:

England, Greater London, Kingston upon Thames

Job Type:

Permanent, expected to work Full-Time hours 8:30-15:30

Primary Industry:

Training

Salary:

£83.85 - £100 Per day

Benefits:

PAYE

Job Duties:

• Supporting students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in their educational activities
• Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored lessons to meet the individual needs of students
• Providing personal care and support to students, including feeding, toileting, and hygiene tasks
• Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for students with PMLD
• Collaborating with other staff members and healthcare professionals to ensure the holistic development of students

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification

Education:

GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Experience:

Prior experience working with students with SpecProfound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of PMLD and different strategies to support students with complex needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations

Preferred Qualifications:

First Aid training

Working Conditions:

• Work primarily takes place in a school setting
• May involve some physical activities related to assisting students with personal care
• Regular interaction with students, teachers, and healthcare professionals
• Full time hours 8:30-15:30

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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