Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – PMLD & Medical Needs Location: Sutton, South London Full-Time | September Start Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 3:45pm Setting: Specialist SEND School (Primary & Secondary) A nurturing SEND school in Sutton is looking for compassionate and committed Teaching Assistants to join their team this September. The school supports pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs, offering a highly specialist and person-centred learning environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a kind nature, empathetic approach, and a genuine passion for supporting students with high levels of need. Key Responsibilities: • Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with PMLD and medical needs • Assist with personal care, feeding, and medical routines as required • Support access to a sensory and communication-focused curriculum • Use visual aids, AAC, and other communication strategies • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including therapists and nurses • Maintain a calm, consistent, and caring presence in the classroom Ideal Candidate: • Experience in a SEND, care, or medical support setting (preferred but not essential) • Comfortable with personal care and supporting medical needs • Empathetic, patient, and physically fit for manual handling (training can be provided) • A team player with a strong commitment to inclusion • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) What the School Offers: • A supportive and experienced staff team • Full training, including manual handling and personal care support • Term-time only hours with excellent work-life balance • Opportunities for long-term and permanent contracts If you're ready to make a real difference this September, apply now to arrange a trial or interview. INDLON <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Emily Baker on 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052.<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> Emily Baker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext 1052</strong></strong>