Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistant – Special Needs School 🌟
Location: Ashford, Kent, UK 📍
Salary: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour (includes holiday pay) 💰
Contract Type: Full-time (Term Time Only) ⏰
Start Date: Immediate 🚀

About the Role:

Heart Teaching is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic special school in Ashford, Kent. This school supports students aged 3–19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), many of whom also have physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to provide personalised support, helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 🌈 You will also assist with personal care, sensory activities, and the delivery of a rich, inclusive curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with PMLD 🤝

• Assist with personal care tasks including toileting and feeding 💧🍽️

• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) 📘

• Prepare and assist with lesson delivery and sensory-based activities 🧩

• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive environment 🛡️

• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff 📊

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure a holistic approach 👩‍🏫👨‍⚕️

• Maintain accurate records and follow school safeguarding policies 📄

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting students with PMLD or similar complex needs (e.g., SEN or elderly care) 👩‍⚕️

• A calm, caring, and empathetic nature 🌸

• Strong communication and teamwork skills 💬

• Ability to adapt to a variety of needs and learning styles 🔄

• Commitment to inclusive education and equality 📚

• Willingness to undertake training and development opportunities 📖

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS certificate (on the update service or willingness to apply) 🛂

• Right to work in the UK 🏠

• Two recent professional references 📑

• Completion of full safeguarding and vetting checks ✅

About the School:

This forward-thinking special school in Ashford supports a wide range of complex needs through a holistic and therapeutic approach. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality, person-centred education where every child is celebrated and supported to succeed. 🏫💙

Why Work with Heart Teaching?

• Excellent pay: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour (incl. holiday pay) 💸

• Weekly pay schedule 🗓️

• FREE CPD and ongoing training opportunities 📘

• £250 refer-a-friend bonus 💰

• Pension contributions (subject to eligibility) 🏦

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations) ⚖️

• Dedicated, friendly consultant support throughout your journey 🤝

How to Apply:

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with complex needs? We’d love to hear from you! 🎉

📧 Send your CV to careers@heartteaching.com
📞 Call 01732 494 808
🌍 Apply online at heartteaching.com

Important Information:
It is a criminal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you are barred from doing so. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS and thorough vetting procedures in line with DfE guidelines. ⚖️

Heart Teaching is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. 🌍