PMLD & Personal Care Teaching Assistant – Harrow £90–£100 per day (depending on experience) Flexible start date | Full-time preferred (part-time considered) A welcoming and inclusive school in Harrow is seeking a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. This role is particularly well-suited to candidates with a support worker or care background who are confident providing personal care and holistic support. The school is well-resourced, with a strong focus on inclusion, dignity, and high-quality pastoral care. Staff work closely as a team to ensure every pupil receives tailored support to help them thrive both academically and personally. The Role: • Providing dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with PMLD and complex needs • Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene (where required) • Supporting pupils with physical disabilities, sensory needs, and medical requirements • Using specialist communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, visual aids) • Assisting with moving and handling in line with training and care plans • Supporting engagement through sensory-based and differentiated learning activities • Promoting comfort, wellbeing, and emotional regulation • Working closely with the SENCO, therapists, and teaching staff to implement personalised support plans The School is Particularly Keen to Hear From Candidates With Experience Supporting: • Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) • Complex medical needs • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) • Physical disabilities • Non-verbal communication needs • Sensory processing needs The Ideal Candidate: • Has experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or in a similar care-based role • Is confident providing personal care with dignity and respect • Has experience supporting individuals with complex needs • Is calm, patient, and resilient • Builds trusting, positive relationships with pupils and staff • Is proactive and attentive to safeguarding and wellbeing What’s on Offer: • Competitive daily rate of £90–£100, depending on experience • Flexible start dates • Full-time preferred, part-time considered • A supportive Senior Leadership Team and experienced inclusion team • A nurturing and diverse school community • Opportunity to transition from care into an education-based role Free CPD & Training Provided: • Team Teach • Moving and Handling • Safeguarding in Education Level 2 • Autism Awareness • Managing Challenging Behaviour • Non-Verbal Communication Strategies If you have a strong support worker background and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs, this is a rewarding opportunity within a supportive Harrow school. We would love to hear from you. INDLON<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>