PMLD Teaching Assistant

Hanson Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Term-time only

Placements in schools

Supportive team

Education consultant support

Job summary

Hanson Recruitment Ltd is recruiting teaching assistants to work full-time in schools across Bristol and surrounding areas, supporting children with complex needs.

Ideal candidates have experience in social care settings, comfortable with personal care, and a calm, compassionate approach. The role offers term-time hours, weekly pay, and ongoing support from education consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience as a social care worker, support worker, or in a residential care setting.
• Comfortable with personal care and supporting physical needs.
• Calm, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting children and young people.
• A good level of written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with additional needs in lessons and around the school.
• Providing personal care and assistance with mobility, as required.
• Helping students stay focused and engaged in their learning.
• Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional well-being.
• Working alongside teaching staff and therapists to deliver consistent support.

Skills

Social care experience

Residential care background

English proficiency

Job description

Are you a social care worker or residential support worker looking to transition into a rewarding, school-based role? We're currently recruiting teaching assistants to work on a full-time basis in schools across Bristol and its surrounding areas, supporting children and young people with complex needs.

The role will involve supporting students who have physical disabilities and is ideal for those with experience in care settings, particularly supporting individuals with disabilities, mobility needs, or behavioural challenges. As a teaching assistant, you'll be making a real difference to pupils' learning, independence, and daily school life.

You will be working in a range of settings, including:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) schools
• Mainstream schools with high-need or EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) pupils
• Schools that support pupils with complex physical and medical needs

Responsibilities in this teaching assistant role include:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs in lessons and around the school
• Providing personal care and assistance with mobility, as required
• Helping students stay focused and engaged in their learning
• Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional well-being
• Working alongside teaching staff and therapists to deliver consistent support

Qualifications and attributes:

• Experience as a social care worker, support worker, or in a residential care setting
• Comfortable with personal care and supporting physical needs
• Calm, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting children and young people
• A good level of written and spoken English is essential
• Passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential in an educational setting

We offer:

• Weekly pay
• Term-time only working (typically 8:00am–3:30/4:00pm)
• Placements in both mainstream and special schools across Bristol and surrounding areas
• A friendly, supportive team to guide you through the registration and placement process

Pay Rates

£85 - £100 per day (subject to experience and qualifications).

Benefits

• Top rates of pay – We pay PAYE to all our candidates
• Ongoing support at all aspects of your role as a SEN teaching assistant
• Term-time work during weekdays
• Ability to take time-off during exam/holiday periods
• Dedicated education consultant support – One to one training session could be provided before you start your role by our SEN consultants with over a decade experience in SEN and Education Recruitment
• Great referral scheme - recommend us and you can receive up to £150 (Terms and Conditions on our website)

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