Job Description

PMLD Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant?

Tradewind are working with a highly successful PMLD School in Blackburn and they are looking for a Teaching Assistants to join their team on a full-time basis starting ASAP - jully 2025, with the potential to go permanent. You will be providing general support from EYFS - KS5 classes.

They are looking for someone who has previous experience in a PMLD environment or have worked extensively with learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), some with associated complex needs, ASD (Autism) and challenging behaviours, training will be provided to any successful candidates.

This school offers an inspirational environment where creative learning is encouraged, and an innovative attitude is a must.

We are looking for:

• Have excellent communication and behaviour management techniques
• Be confident in dealing with challenging behaviour
• Excellent interpersonal skills based on effective communication
• Passion to ensure every pupil succeeds and reaches their full potential
• An awareness of their own strengths and areas for development and a willingness to listen to, reflect constructively and ac upon, as appropriate, feedback from others.
• Be able to confidently work as part of the team and independently.

Essentials:

• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a Teaching Assistant in Blackburn or for more information about the role, contact Issy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)