Details:
- Salary: £100 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Burgess Hill West Sussex
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
PMLD Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEND School
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Pay: £100 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-4:00pm (5:00pm Tuesdays)
Contract: Full-time, term time, 12-week temp-to-perm
Start: ASAP ** trail days imminent ***
NextGen Teachers are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a PMLD class within a specialist SEND school in Burgess Hill.
The class supports non-verbal pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), including wheelchair users and pupils with complex physical and medical needs. There is a high staff-to-pupil ratio, with teachers, TAs and specialist staff working closely together.
The Role
You will:
Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs
Work with non-verbal pupils and wheelchair users
Support learning, communication and sensory activities
Provide personal and intimate care
Support PEG/gastrostomy feeding following appropriate training and individual care plans
Assist with moving and handling where required
Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staffThis is a hands-on care and education role, so you must be comfortable supporting pupils with personal care and complex physical needs.
Who We're Looking For
Previous school experience isn't essential and full training will be provided.
Experience within SEND, PMLD, care, healthcare, support work or residential care would be particularly relevant.
We're looking for someone who is caring, patient, reliable and comfortable with the personal-care aspects of the role.
What You Get
£100 per day
Full SEND/PMLD training
High staff-to-pupil ratio
Term-time working
12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
Ongoing training and CPD
Dedicated support from NextGen TeachersApply today to find out more about this PMLD Teaching Assistant opportunity in Burgess Hill.
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