Location: Barnet, London Institution: College specialising in SEND education Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant – Supporting Multiple Students Working Hours: Full-time, term-time only Salary: Competitive, based on experience Do you have the skills and compassion to support young adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? Our college in Barnet is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to work with students who require specialised, personalised support to thrive in their educational journey. Role Overview: PMLD Support Across the College: Work with multiple students, providing individualised assistance tailored to their physical, sensory, and educational needs. Assist with Personal Care: Support students with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene, ensuring their dignity and comfort at all times. Facilitate Learning and Engagement: Assist in the delivery of sensory-based and practical activities that align with students’ Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). Manual Handling Support: Use hoists and other equipment to provide physical assistance to students with mobility needs safely and effectively. Behaviour Support: Implement positive behaviour management strategies to help students engage and participate. Training in Team Teach or similar approaches is a strong advantage. Essential Skills and Experience: Experience with PMLD: Proven experience working with individuals with PMLD in an educational or care setting, including a clear understanding of their complex physical, sensory, and learning needs. Manual Handling Skills: Confidence in assisting with hoisting and physical mobility. Training is desirable, but can be provided. Personal Care Confidence: Willingness and sensitivity in assisting students with personal care tasks. Communication Support: Familiarity with communication aids such as Makaton, PECS, or AAC devices to support non-verbal students. Teamwork and Collaboration: Work closely with other staff, therapists, and health professionals to provide a holistic approach to student support. If you’re ready to take on a meaningful role supporting PMLD students in a dynamic college setting, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for this position.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Jessica Flowerdew on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jessica Flowerdew&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1061</strong></strong>