PMLD Teaching Assistant

Complex Needs Classroom Assistant required! This role is a based at a SEN provision in South Leeds for children aged 5 to 16 and is a full-time role to start in September 2024.
About Us:
We are currently supporting a SEN Provision in Leeds is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children and young adults aged 0-19 with a variety of complex needs. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and reach their full potential.
Role Overview:
As a Complex Needs Classroom Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with high-level needs, including PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties). You will work closely with students across all year groups, providing personalised care and assistance tailored to their specific requirements. Our diverse student body includes individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, Communication Needs, and various medical and mobility needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide one-on-one support to students with complex needs, promoting their independence and well-being.
Provide one-on-one support to students with complex needs, promoting their independence and well-being.
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Assist with personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and mobility support.
Assist with personal care tasks, including feeding, toileting, and mobility support.
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Implement individualised education and behaviour plans, collaborating with teachers and therapists.
Implement individualised education and behaviour plans, collaborating with teachers and therapists.
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Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging social interaction and communication.
Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging social interaction and communication.
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Ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times, following relevant protocols and procedures.
Ensure the safety and welfare of students at all times, following relevant protocols and procedures.
Requirements:
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Experience in a care background or similar field, particularly with individuals with complex needs, is desirable.
Experience in a care background or similar field, particularly with individuals with complex needs, is desirable.
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Completion of Moving and Handling training or willingness to undertake this course.
Completion of Moving and Handling training or willingness to undertake this course.
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Completion of Team Teach Level 2 training or willingness to undertake this course.
Completion of Team Teach Level 2 training or willingness to undertake this course.
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Possession of an Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Possession of an Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
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Supportive, caring, and nurturing personality with a passion for making a difference.
Supportive, caring, and nurturing personality with a passion for making a difference.
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Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support to individuals with complex needs.
Reliable and committed to providing high-quality support to individuals with complex needs.
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Flexibility to work with students across all year groups and adapt to varying needs and requirements.
Flexibility to work with students across all year groups and adapt to varying needs and requirements.
Salary:
£80 - £100 per day
About us:
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
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Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
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Free CPD sessions
Free CPD sessions
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Your own dedicated consultant
Your own dedicated consultant
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£50 'Refer a Friend' bonus Amazon voucher
£50 'Refer a Friend' bonus Amazon voucher
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Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
How to apply:
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2-4 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
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