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Aspiring Music Therapist Guildford – Learning Support Assistant for Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)

Are you a compassionate and creative graduate with a passion for supporting individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)? Are you exploring a career in music therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, or care work? This Learning Support Assistant role in Guildford could be your perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Join a highly respected specialist school catering to children aged 4-16 with profound multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), high-support autism, and complex care needs. This role places a strong emphasis on providing personal, emotional, and educational care to support each child’s unique development.

As part of a dedicated team, you will work in a nurturing environment where music, art, sensory play, and therapeutic activities are integrated into the curriculum to engage students and promote their well-being. This school focuses on holistic care, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported.

A Learning Support Assistant in this setting will:

• Support students with PMLD in their daily routines, including personal care, feeding, and mobility assistance.
• Use music, sensory activities, and play to help students develop communication and social skills.
• Collaborate with therapists and teachers to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of each student.
• Help students achieve small but meaningful milestones that enrich their quality of life and independence.

• Pay: £95 to £105 per day.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:45 pm.
• Hands-on experience working with children with PMLD, autism, and complex needs in a specialist setting.
• Opportunities to work with therapeutic approaches such as Sensory Integration Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and more.
• A supportive, collaborative environment to gain experience in both care and education.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, empathetic, and passionate about working with children with PMLD and complex needs.
• Adaptable and creative, with an interest in using music, art, and sensory activities to enhance student well-being.
• Open to assisting with personal care and other physical needs as part of a holistic approach to supporting students.
• A graduate with a background in music, art, psychology, or education, seeking to gain invaluable experience in SEN and care.

This role is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in music therapy, occupational therapy, or care-focused roles within SEN settings.

The school’s holistic curriculum is divided into 12 domains, including:

• Communication and Social Skills
• Independent Living
• Community Inclusion
• Health and Well-being
• Sensory Exploration and Engagement

This Learning Support Assistant role is available immediately and will continue throughout the academic year, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

If you are a caring and creative individual eager to make a positive impact in the lives of children with PMLD, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to start your journey in this fulfilling role.

Why choose Milk Education?  

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

We partner with Make Life Kind Charity, to bring inspiring speakers into schools. If you’re passionate about empowering young people to tackle sensitive topics, we’d love for you to join us in our mission to Make Life Kind!

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