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PMLD Teaching Assistant

Reference: 11932
Location
Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Salary
£120.0 - Per Day
Contract Type
Temporary

Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs Support
Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside, UK
 

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs? We are seeking a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a leading specialist provider in Birkenhead. In this role, you will support students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), helping them thrive academically and socially. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to develop their skills within a supportive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students with personal care and daily needs
  • Assist in managing behavioural challenges with patience and understanding
  • Work closely with teachers, SENCO, and other professionals to implement behaviour management strategies
  • Provide targeted support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN)
  • Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
  • Support both primary and secondary students in their learning journey

Requirements:

  • Genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs
  • Experience (paid or voluntary) working with children or in care/education sectors
  • Knowledge or experience in a PMLD or similar environment is desirable but not essential
  • Willingness to undertake training and professional development
  • Proactive work ethic and a patient, understanding attitude
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Good understanding of SEN and behavioural management techniques

Why Join Us?
Working as a PMLD Teaching Assistant in Birkenhead offers excellent pay rates, weekly payments, and no payroll charges. You will receive support from an education-led consultant committed to your professional growth, along with free training opportunities. Benefits include agency worker of the month awards, entry into our Golden Ticket competition to win £500, flexible online registration with an enhanced DBS, holiday pay, and a contributed pension scheme.

If you believe you are the right fit for this PMLD Teaching Assistant role in Birkenhead, click the 'apply' button below.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

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