As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils with PMLD reach their full potential. You’ll support children with varying needs, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and communication challenges, ensuring they feel valued, safe, and empowered. This is a highly rewarding role where you’ll see the tangible impact of your work every day.
Responsibilities:
- 🤝 Provide 1:1 or small group support, ensuring individual learning plans are followed.
- 🌟 Assist with therapeutic and sensory-based activities to promote engagement and development.
- 💬 Support pupils in developing communication skills, including using alternative communication methods.
- 🧘♀️ Help pupils with physical needs, including personal care, mobility, and feeding.
- 🏫 Create a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
- ✅ Previous experience working with children with PMLD or complex needs is desirable.
- ✨ A caring, patient, and resilient approach.
- 🏫 Level 2 or 3 TA qualification or equivalent is preferred.
- 🧩 An understanding of the importance of sensory and therapeutic activities in supporting learning.
- 💪 A willingness to assist with personal care and physical support.
At Supply Hive, safeguarding is a top priority. All applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and comprehensive vetting processes. If you carry out a long-term Teaching Assistant role with us, you will be paid to your appropriate scale, ensuring fair pay for your hard work.
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