Havering
North East London
£90-£100
Job Title: PMLD Support Assistant
Location: Havering
Pay: £90–£100 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only | Long-term opportunity
“Every child has a voice, sometimes we just need to learn the right way to listen.”
In the heart of Barking and Dagenham, a specialist school is seeking a kind and committed PMLD Support Assistant to join their team. This is a truly unique setting where no two days are ever the same — a place dedicated to supporting children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), often alongside complex medical and sensory needs.
Many pupils are non-verbal, wheelchair users, and need high levels of personal care and carefully tailored support. Some classrooms are calm, sensory-focused spaces; others are more physically and emotionally demanding. What remains constant is the school’s unwavering dedication to dignity, safety, and the wellbeing of every pupil.
Here, communication might look like a glance, a sound, or a subtle movement. Your role is to notice, respond with patience, and build meaningful connections through consistency and care.
What You’ll Do:
Provide one-to-one or small group support, following detailed education and care plans
Take part in sensory, therapeutic, and play-based learning activities
Use alternative communication methods such as PECS, visual timetables, and assistive technology
Support with personal care, including feeding, toileting, and hoisting (full training provided)
Offer emotional support, helping pupils feel safe, understood, and valued
What We’re Looking For:
Empathy, patience, and willingness to learn
Experience in care, support work, or healthcare is helpful but not essential
Calm, observant individuals who can stay composed under pressure
Team players who are reflective, adaptable, and passionate about inclusion
What You’ll Gain:
A welcoming school community with a shared sense of purpose
Supportive leadership and an experienced, collaborative staff team
Ongoing professional development and the chance to celebrate every achievement, big or small
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
SEND specialists with a values-led, people-first approach
PAYE only — no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
Long-term placements with consistent support from a caring, knowledgeable team
Honest, relationship-driven recruitment that puts your wellbeing first
Send your CV to Elisha at elisha@psinclusion.co.uk or call 0203 011 4848 and ask for Elisha to find out more or express your interest.