PMLD Teaching assistant Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Hillingdon) Salary: From £93.48 per day upwards Hours: Monday - Friday 0830-3:30pm Commitment: Short/Long Term An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced, full-time teaching assistant to join the team at a unique Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) primary school in the Hillingdon area. This school, which supports boys and girls aged 3 to 11, is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their background or needs, have the chance to progress in a nurturing and engaging environment. About the Role: You will be providing one-to-one support for a non-verbal student with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Your role will be essential in ensuring the student's well-being, safety, and participation in their learning experience. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, with a starting salary of £93.48 per day. Key Responsibilities: -Provide 1:1 support and supervision to a PMLD student, assisting with daily activities, communication, personal care, and lesson engagement. -Collaborate with teachers and healthcare professionals to implement personalised care plans that ensure the student's well-being. -Adapt activities to meet the evolving needs of the student, ensuring comfort and active participation. -Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment where the student can engage to the best of their abilities. -Manual handling experience is desirable but not essential; however, it may be required. Experience and Qualifications: -Experience working with children or young people with PMLD in an educational or care setting. -A qualification in Special Educational Needs (SEN) or disabilities, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, is desirable. -Additional qualifications in health and social care, or training in areas such as manual handling or first aid, are advantageous. -Knowledge of communication methods like Makaton or PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is beneficial. If you are interested in this rewarding role and would like to work in a positive environment with excellent facilities, please ensure you have an enhanced DBS on the update service before applying. INDLON<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064 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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>