SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD)

SEND Teaching Assistant Croydon We are inviting applications from caring and empathetic SEND Teaching Assistants who are looking to work in a specialist school and provide support to students aged 16-25 with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). This SEND Teaching Assistant role is for the 2024-2025 academic year, with permanent appointments an option from September 2025. SEND Teaching Assistant - Benefits of the Role: A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults with PMLD and severe SEND needs . Ideal for candidates with a Social Care degree or those with experience working in a PMLD school or a residential care setting with PMLD service users. Personal care is a key part of the role, so you must be comfortable assisting students with personal hygiene, feeding, and other care needs. Manual Handling and Child and Adult Level 2 Safeguarding qualifications are highly advantageous. Join a supportive team in a well-resourced school that values staff development and provides ongoing training. Gain experience in a challenging yet fulfilling role, where your work will contribute to the personal and educational development of young people with complex needs. SEND Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with PMLD , assisting with their personal care, communication, and educational needs. Support students with physical disabilities, including helping with mobility and use of specialist equipment. Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to implement individual learning and care plans tailored to each students needs. Use your initiative and proactive approach to adapt activities and strategies to engage students and promote their independence. Be an empathetic and patient presence in the classroom, fostering a positive and supportive environment for the students. Assist with sensory and therapeutic activities, contributing to the enrichment of students' lives and promoting their well-being. SEND Teaching Assistant - Essential Qualities: Experience in a PMLD school or residential setting with PMLD service users is highly desirable. A Social Care degree or similar qualification would be well-suited to this role. Manual Handling and Child and Adult Level 2 Safeguarding qualifications are advantageous. Strong empathy , patience , and emotional resilience , with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND . A proactive attitude, with the ability to think on your feet and take initiative in a dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Croydon to join a specialist school and work with students who have complex and diverse needs. Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Croydon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEND Teaching Assistant role. SEND Teaching Assistant Croydon INDCB TPBN1_UKTJ