PMLD Teaching Assistant – Special School – Stratford (East London) Location: Stratford, East London Start Date: September 2025 Salary: £89+ per day (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm Employer: Axcis Education – Specialists in SEND Recruitment Job Overview: Axcis Education is working in partnership with a specialist all-through school in Stratford to recruit a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant to support children and young people aged 4–19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This is a full-time, long-term role to start in September 2025, offering hands-on experience in a setting with a strong therapeutic and inclusive ethos. You’ll be working closely with pupils who have complex physical, cognitive, and medical needs, many of whom are non-verbal. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD in classroom and therapy-based sessions Deliver and adapt sensory learning activities, including music, movement, and sensory play Assist with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and changing (training provided) Support the use of specialist equipment including wheelchairs, hoists, standing frames, and communication aids Follow pupils' Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and therapy programmes Communicate effectively using non-verbal methods such as Makaton, PECs, switches, or eye-gaze devices Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to support holistic progress Monitor and record progress, behaviour, and engagement About the School: A welcoming, purpose-built SEND school catering for pupils with complex needs State-of-the-art facilities: sensory rooms, hydrotherapy pool, therapy suites, and wheelchair-accessible playgrounds An experienced and caring multi-disciplinary team including speech & language therapists, physiotherapists, and nurses Strong CPD offering and internal training including manual handling and communication strategies Located near excellent transport links – DLR, Jubilee Line, Overground, and multiple bus routes The Ideal Candidate Will: Have previous experience supporting children or young adults with PMLD, complex needs, or medical requirements Be comfortable with personal care duties and confident using mobility aids (training provided) Have a calm, nurturing, and patient approach Understand the importance of routine, sensory integration, and non-verbal communication Be a team player, willing to learn from specialists and take direction Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (on the Update Service) Desirable (but not essential): Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, or assistive technology Manual handling or hoisting certification Experience in care, respite, or nursing support NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Health and Social Care Why Choose Axcis Education? The UK’s most established SEND specialist agency A dedicated consultant who understands your needs and school environments Access to free CPD including behaviour management, autism training, and safeguarding Competitive daily pay and ongoing placement support Routes into permanent roles and further development opportunities<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Patrick Kay on 020 7580 2956.<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. 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 />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>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> Patrick Kay&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956</strong></strong>