PMLD Teaching assistant

Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistant

Location: Walton, Surrey

Type: Full-time (8:40am - 3:20pm, Monday Friday)

Salary: Paid to scale

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team in Walton, Surrey. You will work closely with qualified teachers to deliver a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing individualized learning activities that meet each pupil's developmental goals.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, encouraging communication, social interaction, and independence.
• Support daily routines, personal care, and therapeutic interventions as required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting observations to the class teacher and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inclusive classroom setting in line with health and safety standards.
• Contribute to team meetings, CPD sessions, and the continuous improvement of practice.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Relevant experience or training in PMLD settings (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, NVQ in Supporting Learning).
• Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and disability legislation.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary on the national scale.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunities

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.

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.

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.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.