Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

senploy; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with profound and multiple learning difficulties in St Helens, UK. The position offers a full-time contract during term time with responsibilities including personalized support, personal care assistance, and implementation of educational plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in special educational needs or related fields and exhibit strong communication and teamwork skills. Competitive daily rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Ability to assist with personal care, mobility, and medical routines.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and well-being of vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding, and hygiene.
• Support sensory-based learning using tools like Makaton or PECS.
• Help implement Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD

Strong communication skills

Patient and compassionate approach

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Overview

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Role Overview: Position: Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs / PMLD)
Location: Warrington
Contract Type: Full Time (term-time)
Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
Rate of Pay: £95.00 - £110.00 per day

About the Role

Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs? We are working with a welcoming, inclusive specialist provision that supports pupils with complex physical, sensory, medical, communication, and learning needs. Many pupils require high levels of support throughout the day, including assistance with communication, mobility, sensory engagement, and personal care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference, supporting pupils to access education in a safe, calm, and nurturing environment while promoting dignity, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding, hygiene, and mobility, including moving and handling where required (training provided).
• Support sensory-based learning and communication, using tools such as Makaton, PECS or other communication systems.
• Help implement Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) in collaboration with teachers, therapists, and care staff.
• Create a calm, structured and supportive environment that promotes engagement, comfort, and emotional wellbeing.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex needs, severe learning difficulties, SEND, or within care or health settings is desirable.
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach, with a strong understanding of individualised support.
• Willingness and confidence to support personal care, medical routines, and physical needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, dignity, and the wellbeing of vulnerable learners.

Eligibility

• TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST:
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS registered with the update service or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional, child-related references covering the last two years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

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