PMLD Learning Support Assistant

Salary/Rate:£90 - £100 PAYE per day
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Hammersmith and Fulham
County:North West London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:10696
Post Date:20.10.25
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About the Role

PMLD Learning Support Assistant – Hammersmith & Fulham
Full-Time, Long-Term
ASAP Start

Are you a kind, patient, and resilient individual who is passionate about supporting young people with complex learning needs?

We are working with a fantastic SEND school in the Hammersmith & Fulham area that caters for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), many of whom also have additional sensory or physical needs. The school provides a highly nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is celebrated for their individuality and supported to reach their full potential.

The Role – PMLD Support Assistant

As a PMLD Support Assistant, you will:

  • Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis with their learning, communication, and personal care needs

  • Assist with the delivery of sensory-based and therapeutic learning activities

  • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to ensure pupils’ individual needs are met

  • Help maintain a positive, safe, and engaging classroom environment

  • Build trusting relationships that encourage pupils to feel calm, confident, and valued

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Compassionate, calm, and confident working with children with severe and complex needs

  • Comfortable supporting with personal care and moving & handling (training can be provided)

  • A strong communicator with a genuine passion for inclusive education

  • Experienced in SEND settings – though this isn’t essential if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn

Why Work With Us?

  • Opportunity to make a real difference every single day

  • Ongoing SEND-specific training and development

  • Supportive school leadership and a welcoming, collaborative team

  • Competitive pay rates and long-term opportunities

If you are a caring individual looking for a rewarding role where you can truly impact young lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us to find out more about this PMLD Support Assistant opportunity.

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