PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant 24/7

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a welcoming specialist school in South Leeds to recruit a PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant starting in September. You will provide 1:1 and classroom support, assist with personal care and safe manual handling as part of daily routines.

Experience with pupils who have PMLD and complex needs, strong teamwork, and a patient, caring approach are essential. The role offers flexible day-to-day or long-term opportunities and market-leading pay.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD and complex needs.
• Ability to provide personal care and manual handling with dignity.
• Experience delivering 1:1 support and in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and classroom support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Deliver personal care and manual handling safely as part of daily routines.
• Support pupils in learning activities while maintaining safety and dignity.

Skills

PMLD and complex needs experience

Personal care and manual handling

1:1 support experience

Strong communication and teamwork

Job description

Job Title: PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: South Leeds
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?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming specialist school in South Leeds 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 school is looking to appoint a PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant for either long‑term or day‑to‑day work starting in September. The successful 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.

Requirements

• 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 the easy onboarding process
• 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.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.