Specialist Teaching Assistant

1 month ago

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)?

Do you have a caring nature, patience, and a commitment to supporting children with diverse and complex needs?

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a compassionate team at a school in Hemel Hempstead (Hertfordshire), a specialist school for children and young people with PMLD.

The school provides a nurturing environment where every pupil is valued, encouraged, and supported to reach their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with PMLD, helping them engage with tailored learning activities.
  • Assist with personal care routines, including feeding, toileting, and mobility, ensuring pupils’ dignity and well-being at all times.
  • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and care plans.
  • Use communication aids and sensory resources to facilitate engagement and learning.
  • Support the physical, social, and emotional development of pupils in line with the school's ethos.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and motivated to learn.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience working with children or adults with PMLD, SEN, or complex needs is highly desirable. We also find those with experience working in nursery settings, mental health settings and care settings tend to get on well due to this role being multi-faceted.
  • A caring, empathetic, and patient approach, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Basic knowledge of alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS) is an advantage but not essential.
  • Willingness to assist with personal care and medical needs as required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

If you feel that the above role would be right for you, please submit your CV today to be considered

Please note, all applicants need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK and we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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