Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant Location: Ealing, London Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 08:40am-4:00pm Support Ratio: 2:1 Start Date: February Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with profound and multiple learning disabilities? We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team in Ealing, working on a 2:1 support basis with a student who requires high-level care and tailored support throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities: -Direct 2:1 Support: Collaborate with a second TA to provide consistent and reliable support for a child with PMLD, ensuring all their physical, emotional, and learning needs are met. -Personal Care Assistance: Provide dignified support with personal care tasks such as feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance. -Learning Support: Work closely with teachers to adapt educational materials and activities to support the child’s unique learning needs, following their EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan). -Medical Assistance: Assist with any medical or therapeutic needs the student may have, including administering medication or handling mobility aids, in coordination with healthcare professionals. -Behavioural and Emotional Support: Promote a positive learning environment, managing challenging behaviours with patience and positivity. Essential Requirements: -Experience in SEND Settings: Proven experience working with children with PMLD or other complex needs in a school or specialist environment. -Knowledge of PMLD Support Needs: A deep understanding of PMLD and the ability to address the sensory, physical, and cognitive needs of students with severe learning disabilities. -Training in Personal Care and Health Needs: Confidence in handling personal care tasks, with relevant training in paediatric first aid and familiarity with medical equipment (e.g., feeding tubes) being highly desirable. -Patience, Empathy, and Adaptability: An empathetic approach, along with the flexibility to adapt to varied daily requirements. -Have an enhanced DBS on the update service. Desirable Skills: -Communication Techniques: Proficiency in Makaton or PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) would be an advantage. -Relevant Certifications: Training or qualifications in SEND, ASD awareness, or sensory integration will strengthen your application. Benefits: -The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a child with complex needs. -A supportive team environment with ongoing professional development. -Competitive salary and potential for career progression within a specialist setting. INDLON<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<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;50 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>