PMLD Teaching Assistant, Croydon

PMLD Teaching Assistant – Specialist All Through School | South Croydon

We are currently working with a highly supportive specialist setting in South Croydon that is urgently seeking compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistants to start immediately.

The provision supports young people aged 3–25 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and communication difficulties. The setting is recognised for its therapeutic and holistic approach, helping students develop independence, life skills, communication, and preparation for adulthood within a safe and inclusive environment.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students aged 16–25 with:
  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
  • Physical disabilities and sensory impairments
  • Complex communication and medical needs
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support
• Assist students with life skills, independence, and engagement in learning activities
• Support personal care, mobility, feeding, and sensory-based learning where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, nurses, and support staff
• Help create a positive, structured, and nurturing learning environment

The setting is well-resourced and highly supportive, with a strong focus on personalised learning, wellbeing, and preparation for adulthood.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applicants who:

• Have experience supporting young people with SEND, ASC, PMLD, or complex needs
• Are patient, empathetic, and passionate about inclusive education
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Are comfortable supporting personal care and physical needs
• Have experience in care, youth work, support work, theatre in education, or specialist SEND settings (desirable but not essential)
• Work well within structured and multidisciplinary environments

A proactive attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn are essential.

About Us

We are Engage Education, one of the UK’s most trusted education recruitment agencies, with professional development and staff wellbeing at the heart of what we do.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD and SEND training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• £50 Amazon voucher referral scheme
• Ongoing career progression opportunities

How to Apply

You can apply directly below or contact us for more information about this rewarding opportunity in South Croydon.

All applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before starting work. Full assistance with the DBS process will be provided.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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