PMLD Teaching Assistant

At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for experienced PMLD Teaching Assistants to start ASAP, working day to day or long-term contracts which could possibly lead to a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support schools in providing care and support while working closely with children with profound and multiple learning difficulties. This could mean they may have trouble with the following: communication, mental health difficulties, hearing, and visual impairments, and physical disabilities. This opportunity is best suited to a remarkably hardworking and dependable individual. Responsibilities include: * Supporting children with PMLD (Profound and multiple learning difficulties) and SEN on a 1:1 basis. * Provide day to day support to Teachers in teaching and learning. * Supporting colleagues in undertaking personal care related tasks. * Working effectively alongside other teaching and support staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment is maintained. * Adhere to the Schools policies including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Health and Safety. Requirements: * Experience of supporting children with PMLD (Profound and multiple learning difficulties) and SEN on a 1:1 basis. * Experience working with as a Special Needs Teaching assistant with special needs children for at least 3 months * The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in supporting students with complex needs, individually or as part of a team in a demanding, multi-disciplinary environment. * A commitment to working with children with special educational needs * Ability to manage confrontation & challenging behavior * Ability to adapt and respond to children needs and plan accordingly * Must be caring, friendly and patient * Have a passion for working with children with Special Needs * Be able to creatively contribute to the development of the students * Register the attendance of and supervise learners before, during, or after schoo