PMLD / Personal Care Teaching Assistant Secondary School – Harrow Full-Time | September Start A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Harrow is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PMLD / Personal Care Teaching Assistant to join their specialist support team from September on a full-time basis. This rewarding role involves supporting students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs, helping them access learning, develop independence, and thrive within a safe and nurturing environment. The Role You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide tailored support for students across the school day. Duties will include: Supporting students with PMLD and additional complex needs Assisting with personal care, including toileting and feeding where required Helping students engage in lessons and sensory-based learning activities Encouraging communication, social interaction, and independence Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation in a positive manner Working collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals Ensuring students’ safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times The Ideal Candidate The school is looking for someone who is: Patient, caring, and resilient Passionate about supporting children with special educational needs Comfortable providing personal care support Experienced working with SEN, PMLD, ASD, healthcare, or complex needs (preferred but not essential) A strong team player with excellent communication skills Able to build positive relationships with students and staff Candidates with a background as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, or Nursing Assistant are strongly encouraged to apply. This role would be ideal for someone looking to transition from healthcare or care settings into education. What the School Offers A supportive and experienced SEN team Ongoing training and professional development A rewarding and meaningful working environment Opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience within education This position is ideal for candidates considering careers in SEN teaching, therapy, psychology, healthcare, or social care.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Megan Stride on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067.<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> Megan Stride&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067</strong></strong>