PMLD Teaching Assistant
Salary/Rate:£96 - £110 per day, Benefits: Holiday Pay & PAYE
Job type:Full time
Town/City:High Wycombe
County:Buckinghamshire
Sector:Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Branch:High Wycombe
Job ref:LO-216
Post Date:November 25, 2025
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About the Role
Supply Hive are supporting a specialist setting in the Downley area that caters for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school provides a highly nurturing, sensory-rich environment where communication, independence and wellbeing are at the heart of the curriculum. They’re looking for a calm, caring PMLD Teaching Assistant to join their team and support pupils aged 4–19 with complex needs.
The staff team here are warm, dedicated and incredibly child-centred. Every day is structured around individual needs, therapeutic approaches and helping each young person experience success in their own way.
Responsibilities
🌟 Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD
🧩 Use sensory activities, communication aids and visual tools to engage learners
👐 Support with personal care, physical assistance and mobility
🤝 Work closely with teachers and therapists to follow EHCP targets
🧘 Create a calm, reassuring environment that supports regulation and comfort
📘 Help pupils access a curriculum focused on sensory exploration, life skills and independence
Requirements
✔ Experience supporting children or young adults with PMLD, complex needs or severe learning difficulties
✔ A patient, gentle approach and genuine passion for SEN
✔ Comfortable supporting with personal care and manual handling (training can be provided)
✔ Ability to follow routines while staying flexible to individual needs
✔ Reliable, nurturing and confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team
✔ Right to Work in the UK & willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS
If you’re someone who loves creating meaningful moments for children with complex needs and want to join a warm, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
At Supply Hive, safeguarding is a top priority. All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding measures to ensure the well-being of students. We offer full assistance to make sure everything is in place before you start.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today or explore more support staff opportunities at www.supplyhive.co.uk
The staff team here are warm, dedicated and incredibly child-centred. Every day is structured around individual needs, therapeutic approaches and helping each young person experience success in their own way.
Responsibilities
🌟 Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD
🧩 Use sensory activities, communication aids and visual tools to engage learners
👐 Support with personal care, physical assistance and mobility
🤝 Work closely with teachers and therapists to follow EHCP targets
🧘 Create a calm, reassuring environment that supports regulation and comfort
📘 Help pupils access a curriculum focused on sensory exploration, life skills and independence
Requirements
✔ Experience supporting children or young adults with PMLD, complex needs or severe learning difficulties
✔ A patient, gentle approach and genuine passion for SEN
✔ Comfortable supporting with personal care and manual handling (training can be provided)
✔ Ability to follow routines while staying flexible to individual needs
✔ Reliable, nurturing and confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team
✔ Right to Work in the UK & willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS
If you’re someone who loves creating meaningful moments for children with complex needs and want to join a warm, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
At Supply Hive, safeguarding is a top priority. All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding measures to ensure the well-being of students. We offer full assistance to make sure everything is in place before you start.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today or explore more support staff opportunities at www.supplyhive.co.uk
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