Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant Location: Coventry (CV7) Contract Type: Full-time/ Part time (Long-Term) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: From £89 per day (PAYE), depending on experience Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting experienced and resilient PMLD Teaching Assistants to join an Alternative Provision secondary school in Coventry. This setting caters to students with a range of complex needs, including challenging behaviour and SEMH. The role is ideal for individuals who are confident, patient, and skilled at supporting students with high levels of need. There are multiple full-time and part-time roles available. Key Responsibilities: • Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for students with a range of needs, particularly those with SEMH and challenging behaviour • Implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies • Promote emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour through consistent support • Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and behaviour teams to ensure cohesive, person-centred support • Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive and structured learning environment suited to students with complex needs Requirements: • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting students with PMLD • Previous experience supporting students with challenging behaviour and/or SEMH is essential • Experience in an Alternative Provision, PRU, or similar specialist setting is highly desirable • Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure • A positive, proactive, and resilient approach • A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and want to make a lasting impact in an Alternative Provision setting, Apply Now!<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sofina Ashiq on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4008.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sofina Ashiq&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4008</strong></strong>