PMLD Teaching Assistant

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£24,700–£27,300 a year

Liverpool

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This teaching assistant role supports pupils with complex physical, medical and sensory needs within a specialist school environment. The work involves providing personal care, managing medical requirements and assisting with mobility to ensure student wellbeing and engagement.

Best for

Healthcare assistants and nurses with experience in complex medical or SEND care.

Non-negotiable

Two years of employment references required.

Worth knowing

Role follows term-time working hours.

What you need

Required

  • Personal care

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Mobility support

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Care plans

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Teamwork

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Safeguarding

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • PMLD experience

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • PEG feeding

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Epilepsy management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • PICA experience

    Strongly implied by the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Provide one-to-one and group support

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Assist with personal care

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support mobility and transfers

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage medical and care needs

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Deliver sensory-based activities

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Collaborate with professional teams

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Term-time working hours
Refer a friend bonus
Joining fee
Full job description (from employer)⌄

We're seeking compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistants, Nurses and individuals with medical or complex care experience to join a specialist SEND school in North Liverpool. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), including pupils with complex physical, medical, sensory and communication needs. Role Responsibilities -Provide one-to-one and small-group support. -Assist with personal care, including toileting and changing. -Support mobility, wheelchair transfers and hoisting. -Assist with medical and care needs, including PEG feeding and epilepsy management, where trained. -Deliver sensory-based activities and support pupil engagement. -Work alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to ensure pupils' safety and wellbeing. What We're Looking For -Nurses, Healthcare Assistants or candidates with relevant medical, care or complex needs experience. -Experience with PMLD, PEG feeding, epilepsy, PICA or other complex medical needs is highly desirable. -Confidence with personal care, mobility support and following individual care plans. -A calm, patient and compassionate approach. -Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to safeguarding. -Two years of employment references required. What's On Offer? -Term-time working hours. -Ongoing training, including Team Teach. -The opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives. -Refer a friend and earn up to £250! -£100 joining fee after your first 10 shifts. Who Should Apply? We welcome applications from qualified nurses, healthcare professionals, Healthcare Assistants and anyone with relevant medical or complex care experience who is passionate about supporting children with complex needs. It's not just care - it's connection, compassion and communication. #INDTA Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

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