PMLD Teaching Assistant – One-Form Entry Primary School (Hillingdon) Salary: From £93.48 per day upwards 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, serving boys and girls aged 3 to 11, is committed to ensuring all pupils, regardless of background or needs, have the opportunity to make progress in a supportive and engaging environment. About the Role: You will be supporting a non-verbal student with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) on a one-to-one basis. Your role is crucial in ensuring the student’s well-being, safety, and engagement in their learning process. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4 pm, with a starting salary from £93.48 per day. Key Responsibilities: -Provide 1:1 support and supervision to a PMLD student, assisting with daily activities, communication, personal care, and engagement in lessons. -Collaborate with teachers and medical professionals to implement care plans tailored to the student’s needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being. -Adapt to the changing needs of the student, adjusting activities to meet their personal requirements. -Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment that encourages the student to participate to the best of their abilities. -Manual handling experience is desirable but not essential; however, it may be required at times. Experience and Qualifications: -Experience working with children or young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) in an educational or care setting. -Qualifications in special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, are desirable. -Any additional qualifications in health and social care, or relevant training such as manual handling or first aid, are advantageous. -Knowledge of communication methods like Makaton or PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is often beneficial If you are interested in this role, and would like to work in this positive environment with great facilities, then please ensure you have an enhanced DBS on the update service. <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>