Compassionate SEND TA for PMLD & Complex Needs

Protocol Education Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Up-skilling in Moving & Handling

Dedicated SEND consultant

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with PMLD and complex medical needs. This full-time, long-term role offers immediate or September starts with daily pay via PAYE (£92.63–£100).

You’ll assist with personal care, mobility, and feeding, using specialist equipment with full training provided, and work within a supportive SEND team.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, care, or relevant lived or personal experience.
• Calm, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Resilience and willingness to get stuck in and learn new skills.
• Team‑first mindset, kindness really matters here.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with complex learning, physical, and medical needs.
• Assisting with personal care, mobility, and feeding routines.
• Using specialist equipment and communication tools, with full training provided.
• Creating a calm, safe, and sensory‑rich environment where pupils can thrive.

Skills

Calm, caring approach

Resilience

SEND experience

Team player

Tools

Specialist equipment

Communication tools

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with PMLD and complex medical needs. This full-time, long-term role offers immediate or September starts with daily pay via PAYE (£92.63–£100).

You’ll assist with personal care, mobility, and feeding, using specialist equipment with full training provided, and work within a supportive SEND team.