PMLD & Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities
Agency: Academics Ltd

Support Every Achievement, Big or Small

Academics is looking for caring, dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work in specialist SEN schools supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities and complex medical or communication needs.

These specialist settings provide highly personalised education and support for pupils who may require significant assistance with communication, mobility, personal care, sensory engagement and everyday activities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands that progress looks different for every pupil and that small achievements can represent significant milestones.

What Does the Role Involve?

• Supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD and complex additional needs throughout the school day.

• Assisting with personal care, toileting, dressing and feeding where required.

• Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs, following appropriate training and moving-and-handling procedures.

• Encouraging communication through gestures, objects of reference, communication aids and other individualised approaches.

• Delivering sensory activities and supporting sensory engagement.

• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.

• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Promoting dignity, comfort, inclusion and independence wherever possible.

The Ideal Candidate

• Compassionate, patient and attentive to individual needs.

• Comfortable supporting pupils with personal care responsibilities where required.

• Able to recognise and respond sensitively to non-verbal communication.

• Interested in sensory learning, communication development and complex needs.

• Reliable, observant and committed to pupil wellbeing.

Experience in PMLD, SLD, complex needs, disability support, healthcare or residential care is beneficial. Relevant training will be required for specialist responsibilities.

If you want a role where your care, patience and commitment can make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through Academics to explore specialist SEN opportunities in Bexhill-on-Sea.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.