PMLD Learning Support Assistant

Posted 11 June 2025
Salary £95 - £120 per day
LocationGreenwich
Job type Temporary
Discipline Special Education Needs
Reference156468_1749652320

Job description

PMLD Learning Support Assistant - Special Needs School
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £95 - £120 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time, Long-Term (Temp to Perm)


About the Role:

An outstanding special needs school in Greenwich is looking to appoint a caring and resilient Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a genuine impact in the lives of young people with complex physical, medical, and learning needs.

The successful candidate will support pupils aged 11-19, working closely with class teachers, therapists, and medical staff to ensure each student receives the individual care, attention, and learning support they need.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with PMLD

  • Assist with personal care, feeding, hoisting, and mobility as required (full training can be provided)

  • Support with sensory-based learning activities and communication aids

  • Foster a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment tailored to students' developmental levels

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents to support EHCP goals


Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working with children or young adults with PMLD, complex needs, or severe learning difficulties

  • A calm, patient, and compassionate approach to supporting learners with high support needs

  • Comfortable assisting with personal care and using moving & handling equipment

  • Team Teach, PECS, Makaton, or manual handling training is highly desirable

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)


What the School Offers:

  • A supportive and inclusive school community

  • Excellent training and induction programmes

  • Ongoing CPD and development opportunities

  • Opportunity for the role to become permanent

  • Located in Greenwich with excellent transport links


Interested?

If you're passionate about supporting students with profound and complex needs and want to make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Recruitment Group for more information