Location
Welwyn Garden City
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
05/06/2026
Posted date
30/04/2026
Closing date
21/05/2026
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SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD Focus
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Sector: Education and Training
Pay: £480 - £500 per week
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can support children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties?
A welcoming and highly supportive specialist school in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work closely with pupils who require a high level of care, patience, and individualised support to access learning and daily activities.
About the Role - Welwyn Garden City
* As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with PMLD, many of whom have significant physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and communication difficulties.
* Your role will focus on providing personalised, hands-on support, ensuring every pupil can engage in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
* You will play a vital role in supporting not just learning, but also communication, sensory development, mobility, and personal care.
Key Responsibilities - SEN Teaching Assistant
* Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs
* Assist with personal care and mobility support where required
* Support communication using visual aids, sensory approaches, and non-verbal methods
* Help deliver sensory-based and therapeutic learning activities
* Encourage pupil engagement, comfort, and emotional wellbeing
* Work closely with teachers, therapists, and medical staff
* Maintain a safe, calm, and structured education and training environment
* Understanding PMLD Needs
Pupils may:
* Have limited verbal communication and rely on alternative communication methods
* Require wheelchair support or physical assistance
* Have complex medical or sensory needs
* Benefit from sensory stimulation and routine-based learning
* Need consistent, patient, and highly attentive support
We are looking for someone who is:
* Caring, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with complex needs
* Comfortable providing personal and physical support
* Calm, observant, and responsive to individual pupil needs
* A strong team player with good communication skills
* Has the ability to commute to Welwyn Garden City
* Interested in developing a career within SEN, care, or education
* Previous experience with PMLD or care is beneficial, but not essential - full training and support will be provided.
What the School Offers - SEN Teaching Assistant
* Weekly pay of £480 - £500
* Ongoing training in PMLD, SEN, and care techniques
* A highly supportive and experienced team
* Valuable hands-on experience within education and training
* The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact on pupils' lives
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with PMLD and want a truly rewarding role in Welwyn Garden City, we would love to hear from you.