PMLD Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free online training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term career opportunities

Flexible and rewarding work

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a SEND school near Kidderminster. You will assist pupils aged 4–19 with PMLD and complex needs, helping them access learning and build independence.

The role runs full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, starting in September. You will work in a nurturing, inclusive environment with ongoing consultant support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or individuals with additional needs.
• Patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Comfortable providing personal care support.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS if not held already.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people aged 4–19 with SEND and complex learning needs.
• Work closely with pupils with PMLD.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Assist with learning activities, communication and personal development.
• Build positive relationships and create a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Empathy

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Axcis Education is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a well‑established Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school near Kidderminster. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to support children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex additional needs. The school is committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Through a nurturing and inclusive approach, staff work together to create a positive learning environment built on the values of enthusiasm, resilience, honesty, teamwork, and trust.

This is a full‑time Teaching Assistant job, starting in September, working Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. The successful candidate will support pupils aged 4‑19, helping them access learning, develop independence, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people aged 4‑19 with SEND and complex learning needs
• Work closely with pupils with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
• Provide tailored one‑to‑one and small‑group support
• Assist with learning activities, communication, and personal development
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with pupils
• Help create a calm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Support with personal care where required
• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Comfortable providing personal care support
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Available to work full‑time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 4:00 pm)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £92.63 per day
• Free online training, including Level 2 Safeguarding
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local Axcis consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within SEND education
• Potential for long‑term and permanent career opportunities
• Flexible and rewarding work with the UK's leading SEND recruitment specialist

Equal Opportunities

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.