PMLD And Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Bradford; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultants available 24/7 onboarding

CPD courses and My-Progression

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant for a Bradford-based role. The post supports pupils with PMLD and complex needs, with 1:1 and classroom assistance, personal care, and safe manual handling as part of daily routines.

The school emphasises a nurturing, inclusive environment, where learners develop independence and essential life skills with patient, dedicated support. The role offers flexible day-to-day or long-term placements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD and complex needs.
• Confidence providing personal care and manual handling support.
• Experience working 1:1 and in classroom settings.
• Patient, caring, and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and classroom support to pupils.
• Deliver personal care and manual handling safely and with dignity.
• Support learning activities and adapt to individual needs.

Skills

PMLD experience

Complex needs support

1:1 support

Personal care

Teamwork

Job description

PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant

Yorkshire and Humber / contract / £90 - 110 per day

Job Title: PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford

Start Date: September Start

Salary: £90 - £110 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with PMLD and complex needs? Do you feel confident providing personal care, manual handling, and tailored 1:1 support to help every child achieve their potential? Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work or a rewarding long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity in a supportive specialist school?

We are a welcoming specialist school in Bradford that supports pupils across all Key Stages with PMLD and complex needs. The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills.

The successful PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant will provide both 1:1 and classroom support, assisting pupils with their learning while delivering personal care and manual handling safely and with dignity as part of their daily routine.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD and complex needs
• Confidence providing personal care and manual handling support
• Experience working on a 1:1 basis and within a classroom environment
• A patient, caring and compassionate approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, flexible and proactive attitude

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with onboarding
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Equal Opportunities

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.