PMLD Teaching Assistant (Primary) | From £89/day | Tower Hamlets | ASAP Start | Full Time | Long Term Supply Axcis are currently recruiting for a caring and proactive teaching assistant to join a fantastic primary school in Tower Hamlets supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The school is well-resourced, with sensory rooms, soft play areas and outdoor spaces tailored to young learners’ needs. Easily accessible by public transport and with parking available on site, the school is praised for its supportive staff and nurturing ethos. In this role, you will be: • Supporting primary-aged pupils with PMLD on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping them engage in sensory play, early communication and life skills activities. • Assisting with personal care tasks such as feeding, toileting and changing, using a person-centred and respectful approach. • Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver individual learning and care plans tailored to each child’s developmental stage. • Using visual and sensory communication tools such as PECS, Makaton or tactile symbols to support understanding and interaction. • Creating a calm and consistent environment to help children feel safe and engaged, using positive behaviour support strategies throughout the day. What we are looking for: • Previous experience working with children with complex needs, ideally in a school, nursery or care setting. • Confidence with personal care duties and an understanding of safeguarding and hygiene procedures. • Familiarity with communication tools and sensory-based learning strategies. • A warm, patient and playful approach suited to supporting very young or non-verbal children. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in a primary SEND setting and are available full-time on a long-term basis, we’d love to hear from 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>