PMLD Teaching Assistant

Location: Harrow, North West London
Position: PMLD Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time, Long-term, Temp to Perm
Start Date: November 2026

Are you an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding, long-term opportunity in Harrow?

We are working with a specialist SEN school in Harrow that is looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant to join their team from November 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right PMLD Teaching Assistant.

The school caters for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), providing a specialist learning environment where pupils receive individualised education and care. The successful PMLD Teaching Assistant will play an important role in helping pupils access learning, develop communication skills and achieve their personal goals.

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant in Harrow, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group assistance to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, feeding and changing where required.
• Help pupils access sensory activities and a range of engaging learning experiences.
• Encourage communication through visual aids, sensory resources and alternative communication methods.
• Assist with mobility and physical needs, including the safe use of specialist equipment following appropriate training.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Promote pupils' independence, wellbeing and personal development.

• Previous experience working with PMLD, SLD or complex SEN.
• Confident providing personal care and supporting pupils with physical disabilities.
• A patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Comfortable supporting pupils with limited verbal communication.
• A genuine interest in helping children with complex additional needs.
• Reliable, punctual and available to work full-time in Harrow.

• Full-time, long-term PMLD Teaching Assistant position in Harrow.
• November 2026 start.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Experience working within a specialist SEN school.
• Ongoing professional development and the opportunity to build a permanent career in education.

Apply Now

If you are a PMLD Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity in Harrow, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Apply today to be considered for this November start. Interviews and trial days will be arranged for suitable candidates.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%