Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Location: Llanelli
Role Type: Flexible Supply
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a highly specialised and nurturing through-school supporting children and young people aged 3–19 . The setting supports pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and provides a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where learning is tailored to meet individual needs .
Pupils may have complex physical, medical, sensory, and communication needs, and the school places a strong emphasis on care, dignity, wellbeing, and inclusion . Staff work closely as a supportive, multidisciplinary team to help every pupil thrive at each stage of their educational journey. We are currently seeking flexible supply Teaching Assistants who are passionate about SEN and eager to make a meaningful difference in a care-led educational setting .
About the RoleAs a Teaching Assistant in a PMLD setting, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex physical, medical, sensory, and learning needs . Support may be provided on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported, and able to engage with their daily learning and care routines.
Please note: There is potential for personal care duties, including:
- PEG feeding
- Nappy changing
- Assisting with toileting and personal hygiene
- Supporting physical movement and positioning
- Supporting pupils with PMLD in the classroom and throughout the school day
- Assisting with learning activities aligned with individual EHCPs
- Providing physical and emotional support to promote wellbeing and engagement
- Supporting communication needs, including non-verbal methods
- Carrying out personal care duties respectfully and confidently
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
- Maintaining a calm, patient, and nurturing approach at all times
- Following safeguarding, health, and safety procedures
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Hold an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) registered to the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Teaching Personnel
- Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)or willing to obtain registration
- Have experience or a strong interest in SEN and PMLD environments
- Be comfortable supporting personal care needs
- Be reliable, flexible, and professional
- Be able to maintain consistent communication with your Teaching Personnel consultant
- ? Dedicated consultant to support and guide you throughout the process
- Exclusive access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy, including:
- Behaviour Management
- SEN-specific training
- Safeguarding & wellbeing courses
- And many more
- Opportunity to gain a Team Teach Level 2 qualification at a discounted rate
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Ongoing professional development to support your career in education
If you are a caring, committed, and passionate individual looking to make a real impact in a specialist SEN setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel and begin your journey in rewarding SEN support work
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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⭐ Highlight your PMLD or SEN experience prominently as this specialised setting requires specific skills with complex needs pupils
📋 Emphasise your Enhanced DBS and EWC registration status at the top of your CV as these are mandatory requirements
🤲 Detail any personal care experience including PEG feeding, toileting assistance, or physical positioning as the role explicitly requires these duties
📚 Mention EHCP knowledge and experience working with individual education plans as you'll be supporting tailored learning programmes
🎯 Showcase your ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with teachers, therapists and support staff as collaboration is essential
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- •Supported 8 pupils with PMLD in 1:1 and small group settings, implementing individualised EHCP objectives and achieving 95% engagement in daily learning activities
- •Performed personal care duties including PEG feeding and toileting assistance for 12 pupils with complex medical needs, maintaining dignity and safety protocols
- •Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of 6 professionals including teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver tailored education programmes for pupils aged 3-19
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's partnership with this specialised PMLD setting in Llanelli represents exactly the meaningful SEN work I want to pursue. My experience supporting pupils with complex physical and communication needs, combined with my Enhanced DBS clearance and commitment to dignified personal care, aligns perfectly with your requirements for this flexible supply role.
My background in SEN environments has prepared me to work confidently with pupils aged 3-19 who have profound learning difficulties, including experience with EHCP implementation and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a pupil with PMLD during PEG feeding procedures?
- ›Describe your experience implementing EHCP objectives in classroom activities
- ›What non-verbal communication methods have you used with pupils with complex needs?
- ›How do you ensure proper physical positioning for pupils with mobility difficulties?
- ›Explain your understanding of safeguarding procedures in SEN settings
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a pupil with challenging behaviour in a SEN setting
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style for a pupil with complex needs
- ›Give an example of how you've worked as part of a multidisciplinary team
- ›Tell me about a time you had to remain calm and patient in a difficult situation
- ›Describe how you've maintained dignity and respect when providing personal care
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Tell me about a time you supported a pupil with challenging behaviour in a SEN setting
Describe how you've maintained dignity and respect when providing personal care