PMLD Teaching Assistant – Special Primary School
Location: Harrow, North West London
Pay: £90–£110 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only
Setting: Specialist SEN Primary School
Transport: Easily accessible via public transport
Are you an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Care Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in a special primary school?
A welcoming and well-resourced special primary school in Harrow is seeking a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Pupils require high levels of care, structure and sensory-based support to access learning and daily routines.
This role is ideal for individuals with experience in special schools, SEN settings, care, support work or healthcare, who are passionate about supporting children with complex needs.
Why apply for this PMLD Teaching Assistant role?
£90–£110 per day PAYE
Immediate start available
Full-time, term-time only (school hours)
Ongoing SEN training and CPD
Supportive leadership and specialist staff team
Opportunity to build long-term experience within PMLD and complex needs
Highly rewarding role making a genuine difference
The role
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities and medical needs. Many pupils are non-verbal and require personal care, sensory support and 1:1 assistance throughout the school day.
You will work closely with class teachers, therapists and SEN professionals to provide a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.
Key responsibilities
1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD
Supporting pupils with personal care and mobility where required
Assisting with sensory activities and sensory regulation
Using visual, tactile and communication-based approaches
Supporting learning within highly structured classroom environments
Promoting engagement, wellbeing and independence
Working collaboratively with teachers and therapy teams
Maintaining a calm, patient and caring approach at all times
Ideal candidate
Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD or complex SEN
Background in SEN schools, care, support work or healthcare
Comfortable with personal care and physical support
Calm, compassionate and resilient
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Reliable, proactive and committed
SEN, care or medical experience is highly desirable
Apply now
If you’re looking for a PMLD Teaching Assistant job in Harrow, apply directly to this advert or contact Daniel at PS Inclusion to find out more.
If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be retained for future PMLD, SEN and Teaching Assistant roles.
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