Sen Teaching Assistant

PMLD Assistant

Islington | September 2026 Start | £500–£550 per week | Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)? Whether you''re a graduate considering a career in education, psychology or therapy, or an experienced support worker looking for your next rewarding opportunity, this PMLD Assistant role offers invaluable hands-on experience within a highly specialist educational setting.

GSL Education is working in partnership with an exceptional specialist school in Islington to recruit a dedicated PMLD Assistant for September 2026. The school supports pupils with profound learning difficulties, complex physical disabilities, sensory impairments and additional medical needs, providing personalised education within a nurturing and therapeutic environment.

As a PMLD Assistant, you will work closely with experienced teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to deliver tailored support that enables every pupil to thrive both academically and personally.

As a PMLD Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils throughout the school day by:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with complex learning needs
• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory regulation and engagement in learning
• Assisting with personal care and promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing
• Implementing communication strategies, including PECS, Makaton and sensory-based approaches where appropriate
• Encouraging social, emotional and physical development through structured activities
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child
• Helping to create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where pupils can flourish

This specialist school is committed to developing its staff and provides outstanding support, including:

• Specialist SEN and PMLD training
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Experience working alongside Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
• Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
• Well-resourced sensory rooms and specialist learning environments
• Opportunities to support hydrotherapy, sensory integration and communication programmes
• A welcoming, collaborative and experienced staff team
• Dedicated mentoring and guidance throughout the academic year
• Exceptional experience for aspiring SEN Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and healthcare professionals

• Experience with personal care and manual handling 
• A genuine passion for supporting children with complex additional needs
• Patience, empathy and emotional resilience
• Confidence supporting personal care where required
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn within a specialist SEN setting

This is far more than a classroom support role. As a PMLD Assistant, you''ll become an integral part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to transforming the educational journey of children with the most complex needs. Every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact while developing specialist skills that are highly valued across education, healthcare and therapeutic professions.

If you''re seeking a rewarding role where no two days are the same and every achievement matters, we''d love to hear from you.

If this PMLD Assistant opportunity sounds like the perfect next step in your career, apply today

Please ensure your CV is up to date and clearly outlines your relevant experience, skills and aspirations for working within specialist SEN education