In-Class Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Temporary
• Location: Wiltshire
• Salary: Negotiable
• Start Date: Fri 14th Mar 2025
• Contact Name: Beth Hoyle
• Contact Email: beth@fiveeducation.co.uk

Job Description

In-Class Support – PMLD School

The Role
We are looking for a flexible Support Worker to work in a special school for students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). This role involves supporting students with complex medical, physical, and communication needs, ensuring they can access learning in a safe and supportive environment. Due to the school’s location and the need for flexibility, having access to a car is essential.

Main Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with PMLD.
Assist with personal care, including feeding, toileting, and moving & handling.
Use alternative communication methods, such as Makaton, PECS, or AAC, to support students’ learning and engagement.
Work alongside teachers, therapists, and other staff to deliver personalised support plans.
Maintain a calm, patient, and positive approach when managing challenging situations.
Ensure students’ safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the school day.

Essential Criteria
-Experience working with students with PMLD, complex needs, or physical disabilities.
-Comfortable providing personal care as part of the role.
-A car and a valid driving licence to travel to the school.
-Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with students and staff.
-Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting students with additional needs.

Desirable Criteria
-Previous experience in a special school or care setting.
-Training in moving & handling, PEG feeding, or communication strategies (Makaton, PECs, AAC, etc.).

This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with complex learning and physical needs. We would love to hear from you if you are compassionate, adaptable, and ready for a fulfilling role!

What can Five Education offer you?
-Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
-We offer free specialist training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, etc.
-Recommend a friend bonus scheme
-Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
-Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not!
-Specialist support/mentoring while you are working

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employer’s NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks and TRA checks. Applicants who do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service will need to process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work and the DBS has been registered on the update service.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.