Complex Needs Teaching Assistant (PMLD School)

Vision for Education - Bristol; Beach; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing educational institution in Bristol is seeking a Compassionate and Committed Complex Needs Teaching Assistant. You will provide tailored support to students with profound and multiple learning difficulties, work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, and foster a positive learning environment. Experience working with children with complex needs is desirable. This position offers the chance to make a real difference and access to essential training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to specialist training and development

Opportunity for long-term or permanent placement

Qualifications

• Experience in a special school setting is highly desirable.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient attitude.
• Comfortable with personal care and manual handling.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with complex needs.
• Implement EHCPs and personalized learning plans.
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Use specialist equipment including in the hydro pool.

Skills

Experience with children or young people with complex needs

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)? Do you thrive in a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking a Compassionate and Committed Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a truly exceptional PMLD school in the Bristol area. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a setting where every day is unique, and every moment is an opportunity to support, inspire, and empower.

About the School

This outstanding school caters for pupils with complex medical, physical, and learning needs. It is renowned for its welcoming and supportive team and its commitment to providing the highest quality education and care.

Facilities include:

• Hydrotherapy pool
• Multiple sensory rooms
• Therapy support from onsite physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech & language specialists

The school offers a nurturing environment with a strong focus on holistic development. Staff are valued, well-supported, and regularly offered professional development opportunities. Although this role will begin on a temporary basis, the school is known for retaining and developing the right individuals into permanent members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with complex needs, including personal care and mobility assistance
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement EHCPs and personalised learning plans
• Foster a positive, stimulating, and safe learning environment
• Use specialist equipment and resources, including in the hydro pool and sensory rooms
• Support students in developing communication, independence, and life skills

About You

Experience working with children or young people with complex needs, PMLD, or in a special school setting is highly desirable

Patient, empathetic, and resilient

Comfortable with personal care and manual handling (training provided)

Able to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs

Essential Requirements

• A caring, patient, and resilient attitude
• Experience working with children or young people with complex or additional needs (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential), you can apply for this through us
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport (essential due to the school's location and possible off-site visits)
• Willingness to assist with personal care and manual handling (training will be provided)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work in a well-resourced, supportive, and inspiring school

Access to specialist training and development

Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs

Strong potential for long-term or permanent placement

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can genuinely transform lives, we'd love to hear from you.