PMLD Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring and dedicated individual with a heart for supporting students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Tradewind Recruitment is actively seeking experienced PMLD Teaching Assistants to join our team, providing crucial assistance in both Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a SEN School in Cardiff.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Personalised Support: Offer tailored assistance to students with PMLD, ensuring their unique needs are met with patience and understanding.

2. Assisted Technology: Familiarity with and support in the use of assisted technology to enhance learning experiences.

3. Multi-sensory Activities: Facilitate engaging and stimulating multi-sensory activities to encourage sensory exploration and development.

4. Collaborative Planning: Work closely with teachers and other professionals to implement individualised education plans (IEPs).

5. Mobility and Personal Care: Provide support with mobility and personal care as required for students with PMLD.

Requirements:

1. Relevant Experience: Previous experience working with students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities is highly desirable.

2. Empathy and Patience: Demonstrate a compassionate and patient approach in providing support to students with complex needs.

3. Communication Skills: Effectively communicate with students, colleagues, and parents, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

4. Adaptability: Be flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of students, adjusting support strategies accordingly.

5. Enhanced DBS Check: Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Desirable:

· Experience working in both Special Educational Needs (SEN)

At Tradewind, we believe that our teachers are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing you with the best possible support and opportunities for development, including:

· Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.

· Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.

· Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you.

· Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.

· We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer. How to Apply: For more information or to apply for this exciting opportunity, please contact Linzi Davies on (phone number removed) or send your email to (url removed). Alternatively, click the apply button to submit your application.

Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. You must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship for temporary placements