PMLD Teaching Assistant, Mansfield

Academics; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay included

CPD library

Love2Shop voucher

Job summary

Academics Agency is seeking a Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties across Mansfield specialist settings. You will deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions, bringing EHCP targets to life through sensory play and assist with personal care with dignity and compassion.

The role is temporary, term-time only, Monday to Friday, with pay rates between £92.56 and £110 per day (holiday pay included) and a range of CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with PMLD, complex needs or physical disabilities.
• Two professional referees ready to provide references.
• Patience, empathy and sense of humour are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions for pupil engagement.
• Bring targets to life through sensory play, communication aids and creative strategies.
• Support personal care, mobility and feeding with dignity and compassion.
• Collaborate with therapists, teachers and families to build holistic support.

Skills

PMLD experience

Professional references

Patience and empathy

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

PMLD Teaching Assistant needed!

Empower. Champion. Unlock Hidden Potential.

Academics is searching for a dedicated Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Join our dynamic team across Mansfield's specialist schools and become the catalyst that transforms challenges into breakthroughs.

Company: Academics Agency

Academics is acting as an employment agency for this temporary position.

Role Type: Temporary (term-time only, Monday to Friday)

Position: Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Variety of schools across Mansfield

Pay Rate: £92.56 - £110 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)

Higher rate dependent upon experience, training, qualifications, and client rate available.

What You'll Conquer:

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions that spark engagement
• Bring EHCP targets to life through sensory play, communication aids, and creative strategies
• Foster a nurturing, celebration-filled environment where every small step is a victory
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and feeding with dignity and compassion
• Partner with therapists, teachers, and families to build holistic support networks

What We're Offering:

• Fantastic daily rates with holiday pay already wrapped in
• Free CPD library - including a variety of courses
• £75 Love2Shop treat for every successful mate you send our way
• Exciting placements across diverse Mansfield specialist settings
• Term-time schedule - reclaim your well-deserved breaks

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent) - non-negotiable
• Proven track record with PMLD, complex needs, or physical disabilities
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or eager to kickstart the process)
• Two rock-solid professional referees ready to sing your praises
• Patience, empathy, and an unshakeable sense of humour

Academics - shaping futures, one connection at a time.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy