PMLD Teaching Assistant — Long-Term Role with CPD

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Long-term placement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a specialist PMLD school in the Blackpool area. We are seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties, sensory impairments, and complex medical needs, starting ASAP through to July 2027.

You will provide 1-to-1 and small group support, assist with personal care, and deliver multi-sensory learning activities to promote independence and development.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Worker, particularly with PMLD, complex needs, or personal care.
• Personal Qualities: A gentle, patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Availability: Able to commit to a full-time schedule (Monday to Friday, school hours) starting ASAP through July 2027.
• Compliance: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one immediately through Tradewind).

Responsibilities

• 1-to-1 & Small Group Support: Assist pupils with sensory integration activities, therapy sessions, and personalised learning plans.
• Specialist Care: Support students with personal care, manual handling, feeding, and medical or physical needs as required.
• Sensory & Creative Learning: Help deliver engaging multi-sensory sessions (such as music, art, and hydrotherapy where applicable) to enhance student engagement.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor and record student development in line with individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
• Collaborative Working: Work closely with class teachers, nurses, speech and language therapists, and parents.

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a specialist PMLD school in the Blackpool area. We are seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties, sensory impairments, and complex medical needs, starting ASAP through to July 2027.

You will provide 1-to-1 and small group support, assist with personal care, and deliver multi-sensory learning activities to promote independence and development.