PMLD Teaching Assistant

SEND Recruitment; Winsford; On-site; Part time

Job summary

SEND Recruitment is searching for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) in a specialist school. The role includes providing personal care, using specialist equipment, and creating an inclusive environment to help learners thrive. This part-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals requiring tailored support.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Warm, supportive and inclusive school environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with children/young adults with PMLD and complex needs.
• Confidence using manual handling techniques.
• Passion for supporting SEND learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support for pupils with PMLD.
• Assist with personal care and feeding.
• Use specialist equipment safely.

Skills

Personal Care

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or above)

Tools

Communication aids

Specialist equipment (hoists, standing frames)

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate, committed, and experiencedSEND Teaching Assistantto join our dedicated team in a specialist SEND school. You will be working in aPMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)class supporting pupils withcomplex medical needs, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of incredible young people who require tailored, hands-on support throughout their school day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and group support for pupils with PMLD and complex needs
• Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility as required
• Use specialist equipment (hoists, standing frames, etc.) confidently and safely
• Support pupils in sensory-based learning activities and therapies
• Help implement EHCP targets and work closely with the class teacher and therapy teams
• Create a calm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Communicate using a range of strategies (visual aids, objects of reference, sensory cues)

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young adults withPMLD and complex medical needs
• A relevantTeaching Assistant qualification(Level 2 or above)
• Confidence providingpersonal careand usingmanual handling techniques
• Understanding of communication aids such as switches, eye gaze, or symbol systems
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to behaviour and emotional regulation
• A genuine passion for supporting SEND learners and helping them thrive

What We Offer:

• A warm, supportive and inclusive school environment
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression within the SEND sector
• The chance to make a lasting impact on learners with complex needs

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £91.52-£97.15 per day

Expected hours: 19.5 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• PMLD: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person