PMLD Teaching Assistant, Worksop

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay (holiday pay)

Free CPD - PMLD training, epilepsy, =&

£75 Love2Shop referral voucher

Varied placements across Worksop

Job summary

Academics is seeking a compassionate PMLD Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide high-quality care and educational support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties across Worksop's specialist provisions. This temporary, term-time role runs Monday to Friday with a daily rate of £92.56–£110 (holiday pay included).

You will deliver sensory-based support, assist with personal care, and work with therapists and teachers to implement EHCP targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with PMLD or complex needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised, sensory-based support (e.g., hydrotherapy, rebound therapy, and Makaton).
• Assist with complex personal care, moving & handling, and feeding routines with dignity.
• Collaborate with therapists and teachers to implement EHCP targets and multi-sensory learning plans.

Skills

PMLD experience

Makaton

Hydrotherapy

Rebound therapy

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Two professional references

Job description

PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) Teaching Assistant Position

Academics Agency
Academics is acting as an employment agency for this temporary position.
Role Type: Temporary (term-time only, Monday to Friday)
Position: PMLD Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Variety of specialist schools across Worksop
Pay Rate: £92.56 - £110 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
Higher rate dependent upon experience, training, qualifications, and client rate available.

Support. Enable. Transform Lives.

Academics is looking for a compassionate and resilient PMLD Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide high-quality care and educational support to pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties across Worksop's specialist provisions.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver personalised, sensory-based support (e.g., hydrotherapy, rebound therapy, and Makaton)
• Assist with complex personal care, moving & handling, and feeding routines with dignity
• Collaborate with therapists and teachers to implement EHCP targets and multi-sensory learning plans

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay (holiday pay included)
• Free CPD - including PMLD-specific training, epilepsy awareness, and manual handling
• £75 Love2Shop voucher for every successful referral
• Varied placements across specialist schools in Worksop

What You Need:

• Minimum Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent (or relevant health/care background)
• Proven experience supporting individuals with PMLD, complex needs, or physical disabilities
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Two professional references

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.