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PMLD Learning Support Assistant

United Kingdom, Portsmouth · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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Job Description

We are recruiting a dedicated PMLD Learning Support Assistant for a specialist setting in Portsmouth supporting pupils with complex medical, physical and communication needs. This role requires patience, resilience and a genuinely nurturing approach.

Job Responsibility

  • Supporting pupils with complex needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • Personal care and moving & handling
  • Working alongside therapists and medical professionals
  • Supporting sensory-based learning and engagement activities

Requirements

  • Experience supporting PMLD or complex needs
  • DBS on the Update Service
  • Up-to-date safeguarding training
  • Calm, compassionate and reliable

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