Location: Peckham, South East London
Position: PMLD Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
DBS Requirement: Must hold both a valid Child and Adult DBS
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive educational setting in Peckham.

The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with complex needs, helping them access learning, develop communication skills, and achieve their individual goals in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

• Provide personalised support to pupils with PMLD and complex learning needs.
• Assist with learning activities tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Support pupils with communication, sensory activities, emotional regulation, and personal development.
• Assist with personal care and moving and handling where required and appropriately trained.
• Promote pupils'' independence, dignity, safety, and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, support staff, and families.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and individual care and support plans.

• Must hold both a valid Child and Adult DBS.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, SEND, or complex needs.
• A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting personal care and individual care plans where required.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining pupils'' dignity and independence.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs.
• Work alongside a supportive and dedicated team.
• Develop your experience within a specialist SEND setting.

Location: Peckham, London

If you have the relevant experience, hold both Child and Adult DBS checks, and are passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.