Sen Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistant

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £92 - £95 per day

Are you an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties?

Do you have experience or training in manual handling and PEG feeding, with the confidence to support pupils with complex physical and medical needs?

Are you proactive, adaptable and happy to get involved in hydrotherapy pools and trampoline-based physiotherapy activities to support pupils' development?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist ALN provision based in the CF5 area of Cardiff, supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD and complex additional learning needs. The setting provides a specialist learning environment where pupils receive tailored educational, sensory and physical support to help them develop their independence, communication and overall wellbeing.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful PMLD Teaching Assistant will be supporting pupils across different age groups, assisting with personal care, manual handling and PEG feeding, as well as participating in hydrotherapy and trampoline-based physiotherapy activities under appropriate guidance to meet pupils' individual physical and learning needs.

The successful PMLD Teaching Assistant will have:

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A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting children with ALN

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Essential experience or training in manual handling and PEG feeding

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Experience supporting children and young people with PMLD, complex learning difficulties or physical disabilities

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A willingness to support pupils in hydrotherapy pools and trampoline-based physiotherapy activities

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Confidence in providing personal care and supporting pupils with complex physical and medical needs

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A proactive, patient and adaptable approach, with the ability to work across different age groups and respond to individual needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

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A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

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CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

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Market leading rates of pay

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TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this PMLD Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: josh.austin@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099995

 

 

 

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