PMLD Teaching Assistant

PMLD Teaching Assistant – Complex Medical Needs School Location: Islington Full-Time | Term Time Only Join a Specialist PMLD School Making a Real Difference We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist school supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs, and physical disabilities. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties, autism, sensory impairments, epilepsy, PEG feeding requirements, physical disabilities, and complex healthcare needs. Key Responsibilities Supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, and physical disabilities Providing high-quality personal care and intimate care support Assisting with PEG feeding (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Supporting pupils requiring manual handling and hoisting Monitoring and responding appropriately to medical needs and health care plans Supporting students with sensory learning activities and communication programmes Working alongside teachers, therapists, nurses, and healthcare professionals Assisting with mobility, positioning, and physical development programmes Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times Supporting pupils during educational visits, hydrotherapy, and specialist interventions where required Essential Requirements Previous experience working with PMLD, SLD, SEND, Complex Needs, or Medical Needs Experience providing personal care Knowledge of PEG feeding or willingness to undertake training Experience using hoists and manual handling equipment Understanding of epilepsy management and seizure awareness Strong safeguarding knowledge Calm, patient, and nurturing approach Excellent communication and teamwork skills Desirable Qualifications & Training PEG Feeding Training Moving and Handling / Hoist Training First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid Team Teach, MAPA, or Positive Behaviour Support Training Care Certificate Health & Social Care Qualification SEND Teaching Assistant Qualification Why Join This School? Outstanding specialist facilities Multi-disciplinary team including therapists and medical professionals Extensive SEND and medical needs training provided Supportive leadership team Opportunities for career progression Meaningful and rewarding work supporting incredible young people every day Keywords PMLD Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, Medical Needs Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, PEG Feeding, Gastrostomy Feeding, Hoist Training, Manual Handling, Epilepsy Support, First Aid, Physical Disabilities, SLD, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Complex Care, Healthcare Assistant, SEN School, Specialist School, Autism, Sensory Needs, Education and Care Support