Learning Support Assistant

Austin Fraser; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Teaching Assistant - PMLD School
Location: Trowbridge
Full-time | Must be able to travel to location

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual passionate about supporting children with complex needs? Five Education is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist PMLD school, working with students who require a high level of care and support throughout the school day.

The School

This is a welcoming and well-resourced special school for students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Pupils are supported in small classes, with a high adult-to-child ratio, and benefit from a multi-sensory approach to learning. The school promotes independence, dignity, and a holistic view of learning in a warm and collaborative setting.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support students across the school day, both in and out of the classroom. This includes helping with classroom activities, physical and communication support, and providing personal care when needed. You'll be working closely with teaching staff and therapists to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and enjoy learning in a safe and nurturing environment.

Main Responsibilities

1. Support students during lessons and daily routines
2. Provide personal care, including feeding, toileting, and changing
3. Assist with mobility and use of specialist equipment
4. Help deliver sensory-based and interactive learning activities
5. Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists
6. Promote independence and emotional well-being

Essential Criteria

1. Experience supporting students with complex needs (PMLD/SLD) or working in a care setting
2. Comfortable providing personal care
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
5. Ability to use initiative and remain composed in challenging situations

Desirable Criteria

1. Manual Handling or Moving & Handling training
2. Team Teach or equivalent behaviour training
3. Teaching Assistant qualification or Health & Social Care background

What can Five Education offer you?

1. Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
2. Free specialist training (Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, etc.)
3. Recommend a friend bonus scheme
4. Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
5. Guaranteed work scheme for stability and peace of mind
6. Specialist support and mentoring throughout your placement

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll - the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin charges or employer's NI. We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note: pay rate is illustrative and includes holiday pay.

Vetting:
Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo checks including reference and TRA checks. If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, a new DBS will need to be processed at a cost of £62.70, refunded after 20 days of work and once registered to the update service.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level.

Ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of incredible young people? Apply today.