Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistant
Location: Surbiton
Salary: £90 - £95
Contract Type: Full-time - Term Time only
Start Date: September 2025
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team, a nurturing and inclusive setting for children and young people aged 4 to 18 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), complex medical needs, sensory impairments, and emotional regulation challenges.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils, supporting their learning, care, communication, and wellbeing in a highly personalised environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Support pupils with complex needs in accessing a highly adapted and individualised curriculum.
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Assist the class teacher and therapy teams in delivering sensory-based and experiential learning activities.
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Provide high-quality personal care, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene tasks, in a manner that promotes dignity and independence.
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Support pupils with medical needs (e.g., gastrostomy feeds, epilepsy protocols) following training and guidance.
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Use a range of communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS, Eye Gaze, switches) to support pupils’ communication and engagement.
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Contribute to the creation of a positive, calm, and sensory-friendly environment to support pupils experiencing dysregulation.
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Work collaboratively with class teams, therapists, and external professionals to deliver holistic care and education.
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Promote pupil independence, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.
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Assist with moving and handling tasks, using hoists and following individual care plans.
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Support the implementation of behaviour support plans and de-escalation strategies.
Essential Requirements
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Experience working with children or young people with PMLD, SLD, or complex SEND.
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Confidence in providing personal care and physical support, including moving and handling (training can be provided).
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A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting behaviour and emotional regulation.
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Ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team.
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Willingness to undertake medical and safeguarding training.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable (but not essential)
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Knowledge of sensory integration approaches or sensory processing difficulties.
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Experience with assistive technology or alternative communication systems.
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NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
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Team Teach or other positive handling training.
What We Offer
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A highly supportive and experienced team environment.
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Ongoing training and development tailored to SEND and complex needs.
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Opportunities to progress within a growing and respected provision.
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A role where every day brings purpose and connection.
To Apply: Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to Jamie at PS Inclusion.