Teaching Assistant – PMLD
Location: Nottinghamshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a specialist educational setting.
This highly rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who have complex needs, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and medical requirements, supporting them to access education in a meaningful and engaging way.
You will play a vital role in helping students develop communication, independence, and life skills within a nurturing and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD
- Assist with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility
- Support sensory-based learning activities and therapeutic programmes
- Use communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, or visual aids
- Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning plans
- Support students with physical needs, including use of specialist equipment
- Encourage engagement, interaction, and emotional wellbeing
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
- Follow safeguarding and medical protocols at all times
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people with complex needs
- A caring, patient, and resilient nature
- Willingness to support with personal care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain calm and adaptable in a dynamic environment
- Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional and complex needs
Desirable
- Experience in a PMLD or specialist SEN setting
- Knowledge of sensory integration or therapeutic approaches
- Experience with hoisting/manual handling (training can be provided)
- Familiarity with communication tools such as Makaton or PECS
- Team Teach or similar behaviour support training
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier
- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Opportunities to gain experience across specialist SEN settings
- Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
- Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding training
- Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
- Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
About Us
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit:
About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay
- Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- This role is subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right to work in the UK checks
- Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK
- Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
