SEN Teaching Assistant- Cheltenham

Academics; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay £89–£100

Job summary

Academics is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist PMLD school in Cheltenham, with an ASAP start.

You will support pupils with profound needs, including PMLD, sensory impairments, and non-verbal communication using PECS, Makaton, AAC, and sensory cues, in a nurturing environment.

This rewarding role involves close teamwork with teachers, therapists and care staff to enable learning through routine, sensory exploration, and personalised support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD or complex needs.
• Calm, nurturing and empathetic approach.
• Confident with personal care and supporting physical needs.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning through sensory exploration and routine.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and care staff.
• Help pupils feel safe, valued and understood.

Skills

PMLD experience

Calm and empathetic

Personal care

Safeguarding

Education

SEN qualifications

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant- Cheltenham

Specialist School

ASAP Start- Cheltenham

Do you have the compassion, patience, and dedication to truly transform the lives of children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)?
Are you searching for a deeply rewarding role where your care, consistency, and encouragement make a meaningful difference every single day?
Academics , a leading education recruitment agency, is excited to be recruiting passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist PMLD school, where your support will have a lasting impact on students and their futures.

About the Role:

You will be supporting pupils with complex and profound needs, many of whom require communication support and sensory-based learning. Needs you may support include:

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Sensory impairments (visual and hearing)
• Non-verbal communication, including the use ofPECS, Makaton, AAC, and sensory cues.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and care staff to help pupils engage with learning through sensory exploration, routine, and personalised support, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and understood.

Why Work with Academics?

• Competitive daily pay of £89 - £100 (Depending on experience)
• Opportunities to work in highly supportive, well-resourced PMLD setting
• Flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance
• Ongoing support from experienced SEN recruitment consultants
• Training and development opportunities in complex needs and care-based support

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or adults with PMLD, SLD, or complex needs (education, care, health, or support work)
• A calm, nurturing, and empathetic approach
• Confidence with personal care and supporting physical needs
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• SEN qualifications or previous school-based experience are desirable but not essential

If you are passionate about supporting learners with profound needs and want a role that offers purpose, impact, and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Cheltenham

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