PMLD SEN Teaching Assistant

High Wycombe | Specialist SEN School
Immediate / September Start | Long-term Opportunity

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in High Wycombe to appoint a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a structured, nurturing school environment.

This role is ideal for a patient and caring individual who is passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs, helping them develop communication, sensory awareness, physical skills, and independence.

The Role

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and medical needs. You will play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with PMLD on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting the class teacher with individualised learning plans and activities
• Supporting sensory-based and play-based learning approaches
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Supporting communication development (e.g. PECS, Makaton, sensory cues)
• Assisting with personal care and manual handling (essential requirement)
• Encouraging physical development and engagement in activities
• Promoting independence, no matter how small the progress
• Creating a calm, inclusive, and structured environment

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with PMLD or complex SEN (highly desirable)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Comfortable supporting personal care and medical needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex needs
• Availability to work in High Wycombe on a long-term basis

Desirable (but not essential):

• Background in care, education, or healthcare
• Moving & handling training
• Experience using communication tools such as Makaton or PECS

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils with PMLD and are looking for a rewarding long-term role in High Wycombe, we would love to hear from you.

01494 840527 | 01753 465 256
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All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.