SEN Teaching Assistant
PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant
High Wycombe | Specialist SEN School
Immediate / September Start | Long-term Opportunity
Supply Desk is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in High Wycombe to appoint a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a structured, nurturing school environment.
This role is ideal for a patient and caring individual who is passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs, helping them develop communication, sensory awareness, physical skills, and independence.
The Role
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and medical needs. You will play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting pupils with PMLD on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Assisting the class teacher with individualised learning plans and activities
- Supporting sensory-based and play-based learning approaches
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
- Supporting communication development (e.g. PECS, Makaton, sensory cues)
- Assisting with personal care and manual handling (essential requirement)
- Encouraging physical development and engagement in activities
- Promoting independence, no matter how small the progress
- Creating a calm, inclusive, and structured environment
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people with PMLD or complex SEN (highly desirable)
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Comfortable supporting personal care and medical needs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex needs
- Availability to work in High Wycombe on a long-term basis
Desirable (but not essential):
- Background in care, education, or healthcare
- Moving & handling training
- Experience using communication tools such as Makaton or PECS
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils with PMLD and are looking for a rewarding long-term role in High Wycombe, we would love to hear from you.
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All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.