ASD & PMLD Teaching Assistant

Job description

At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for experienced ASD & PMLD Teaching Assistants to start ASAP, working day to day or long-term contracts which could possibly lead to a permanent position.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support schools in providing care and support to children with a range of Special Needs and behavioral difficulties within the Education/Special Needs sector.
It is essential that you have experience working with children/young people with learning difficulties, particularly autism to be considered for this role.
Responsibilities include:

• Support children with ASD and SEN on a 1:1 basis
• Assist teachers with daily teaching and learning activities
• Support colleagues with personal care tasks
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure a safe and productive environment
• Follow school policies on safeguarding, child protection, behavior management, and health and safety
• Support children with PMLD and SEN on a 1:1 basis
• Assist teachers with daily teaching and learning activities
• Support colleagues with personal care tasks
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe and productive environment
• Follow school policies on safeguarding, child protection, behavior management, and health and safety

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with ASD, PMLD, and other challenging behaviors
• At least 3 months of experience as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant with children with special needs
• Committed to working with children with SEN and complex needs
• Ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviors
• Skilled in adapting to children's needs and planning accordingly
• Energetic, enthusiastic, proactive, and a positive team player
• Patience, caring, friendly, and dependable
• Experience working one-to-one with children in a demanding environment
• Capable of contributing creatively to student development
• Able to supervise and record attendance during school sessions
• Works well in a team and builds effective professional relationships
• GSCE maths & English (or Equivelant)

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please contact us on ((phone number removed)) and ask for Brandon.
Application Requirements for NYKays Recruitment Ltd:
* All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in li...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Charlton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English