Vacancy Detail

PMLD Teaching Assistant

Smart Education are working with an outstanding special school in Dudley, that caters for pupils aged KS1 and 2. The school specialises in profound and multiple learning difficulties and physical disabilities. We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant that has worked with PMLD / SLD previously either within education or a similar setting.  You will always be supported by the class teacher and other members of staff.

The school aims to provide the pupils with a bespoke education helping the pupils to achieve the best they can.  The school offers trial days/ week to help you familiarise yourself with the school before committing to a long term position.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who is committed to supporting PMLD students with their learning, by using communication methods such as PECS and Makaton depending on the needs of the students; ideally, you will have manual handling experience.

The school is ideally located with transport links including train and bus.

This is a 1 year contract from September 2021 to July 2022 but the school will consider part time or short term roles for the right candidate.

Qualifications Required: 6 months experience within a school or similar setting

Salary: £65 - £85 a day

Hours: 8:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday

Location: Dudley

Interview Dates: Online registration with face to face interview to follow throughout July

Start Date: September 2021

Contact: Francesca Sandiford

SMART EDUCATION is a specialist consultancy focusing exclusively on the Education sector. We work extensively with Nurseries, Schools (Mainstream & SEN), Academies, FE Settings and a variety of alternative education establishments across the West Midlands recruiting for PERMANENT and TEMPORARY staff. We offer a bespoke service to both the clients and candidates with whom we work and are extremely proud of our honest reputation and our professional attitude towards Safeguarding & Customer Service.

If you are a Teacher, TA, Lecturer, SEN specialist, Cover Supervisor or Nursery Nurse and are looking for work opportunities on both a permanent or temporary basis, then call SMART EDUCATION today. You are guaranteed a professional and efficient service from our very experienced and approachable consultants. At SMART EDUCATION exceeding your expectations is our priority. Our Key Values to you: Service Motivation Approachability Reliability Trust, we look forward to hearing from you.


Location: Dudley | Salary: 65 - 85 per day | Job type: Permanent/Contract | Posted: 17/09/2021