PMLD Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £100 to £117 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SE13 6JZ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
PMLD Teaching Assistant - Lewisham
Location: Lewisham, South East London
Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £100-£117 per day
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive SEN school in Lewisham.
This role involves working closely with pupils who have Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and complex additional needs. You will play an important role in supporting their learning, development, communication and day-to-day wellbeing.
The Role:
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Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD
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Supporting children with complex learning and physical needs
Supporting children with complex learning and physical needs
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Helping pupils engage with sensory activities and classroom learning
Helping pupils engage with sensory activities and classroom learning
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Supporting communication and individual development
Supporting communication and individual development
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Assisting with mobility and physical needs
Assisting with mobility and physical needs
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Providing personal care, including toileting and changing when required
Providing personal care, including toileting and changing when required
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Supporting pupils with feeding and daily routines where appropriate
Supporting pupils with feeding and daily routines where appropriate
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Following individual care, learning and support plans
Following individual care, learning and support plans
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Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals
Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals
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Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment
Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment
The Ideal Candidate:
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Previous experience within PMLD, SEN, care or a similar support role is desirable
Previous experience within PMLD, SEN, care or a similar support role is desirable
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Comfortable providing personal care and supporting physical needs
Comfortable providing personal care and supporting physical needs
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Patient, caring and resilient
Patient, caring and resilient
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Confident working with pupils with complex needs
Confident working with pupils with complex needs
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Able to build positive relationships with children and young people
Able to build positive relationships with children and young people
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Reliable and committed to a full-time, long-term position
Reliable and committed to a full-time, long-term position
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils with complex needs and enjoys working as part of a supportive specialist team.
If interested get in touch and apply