PMLD Teaching Assistant
Barking and Dagenham
£85–£100 per day PAYE
Full-time (term time) | Long-term opportunity
“Connection is built in the quiet moments.”
In a calm, welcoming specialist school nestled in the heart of Barking and Dagenham, there's a classroom where learning looks a little different — quieter, slower, but no less profound.
The pupils here live with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Many are non-verbal, use wheelchairs, and have complex sensory and medical needs. Communication happens through subtle cues — an eye flicker, a smile, a sound — and you’ll learn to listen with more than your ears. This isn’t a noisy, fast-paced setting. It’s one where patience, presence, and emotional attunement are everything.
You’ll work closely with experienced teachers, therapists, and carers, supporting students 1:1 or in small groups. Together, you’ll deliver sensory-based, relationship-focused learning that values safety, trust, and emotional connection above all else.
What you'll be doing:
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Supporting pupils with bespoke learning and care plans.
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Using tools like PECS, visual timetables, sensory activities, and communication aids.
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Assisting with personal care (toileting, feeding, hoisting — full training provided).
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Helping students feel safe, seen, and supported through consistent, calm care.
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Becoming a trusted presence in a child’s world that can often feel overwhelming.
What we’re looking for:
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Emotional resilience, kindness, and a genuine willingness to learn.
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No experience needed — but any background in care, support work, or SEND is a big plus.
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A team player with a calm presence and open heart.
You’ll be joining a school that invests in its people — where development and reflection are part of the culture, and where staff feel truly valued.
If you're looking for a role where your presence can make a quiet but lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, send your CV to Elisha at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk