SEN/PMLD Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support & CPD

Tradewind Recruitment; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Training & CPD

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist SEN school in Preston to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with PMLD and complex SEND.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups providing personal care, mobility and sensory support, using tools like Makaton and PECS, with DBS Update Service preferred. This is a full-time, long-term role offering competitive pay and weekly payroll.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support work, or SEN education (PMLD or complex needs preferred).
• Compassionate, reliable, and resilient with a calm, nurturing approach.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and medical routines (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, mobility and sensory support for pupils with physical and learning needs.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to promote independence, communication and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, healthcare staff and therapists.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

1:1 & small groups

Makaton/PECS

Independence promotion

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist SEN school in Preston to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with PMLD and complex SEND.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups providing personal care, mobility and sensory support, using tools like Makaton and PECS, with DBS Update Service preferred. This is a full-time, long-term role offering competitive pay and weekly payroll.