PMLD Teaching Assistant (Secondary) | From £89/day | Tower Hamlets | ASAP Start | Full Time | Long Term Supply Axcis are working with a welcoming and well-equipped secondary special school in Tower Hamlets to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The school offers access to excellent facilities including hydrotherapy, a life skills suite, and multi-sensory environments. Conveniently located with good public transport links and parking onsite, this setting is highly regarded by staff and families alike. In this role, you will be: • Supporting secondary-aged pupils with PMLD in their learning, personal development and preparation for adulthood. • Assisting with personal care tasks such as hoisting, feeding and toileting, ensuring dignity and comfort are maintained at all times. • Working alongside teachers and therapists to implement education and care plans that meet each student’s complex physical, cognitive and sensory needs. • Encouraging independence and communication through assistive technologies, Makaton, switches, Eye Gaze and other specialist tools. • Promoting a calm and structured environment, using positive behaviour management strategies and consistent routines to support wellbeing. What we are looking for: • Experience working with young people with high support needs in schools, care, or medical settings. • Comfortable with manual handling and personal care duties (training provided if needed). • Knowledge of assistive technology and alternative communication methods is a plus. • A mature, empathetic and resilient approach to working with non-verbal students and those with complex medical or physical conditions. If you're ready to support young people with profound needs on their journey through secondary education, and can commit to full-time, long-term work, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<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> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>