SEN Teaching Assistant (PMLD)

Aspire People; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,066 - 26,162; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term role

SEND training

Education consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist school in Rochdale to support pupils with PMLD and complex needs.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists and support staff to help pupils access education while meeting medical and emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to pupils with SEND.
• Strong communication skills with staff, pupils and families.
• Ability to follow care plans and medical guidance.
• Reliable, adaptable and collaborative in a school team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD and complex learning needs within the classroom and around the school.
• Assist with personal care while promoting dignity, privacy and independence.
• Support with feeding programmes, including PEG feeding where trained.
• Assist with moving and handling using specialist equipment.
• Support with hoisting, positioning and mobility assistance.
• Deliver sensory learning activities under guidance of teaching and therapy staff.
• Help pupils access communication systems and personalised learning activities.
• Monitor pupil wellbeing and report concerns to the team.
• Work with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals as part of the education plan.
• Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive school environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Strong communicator

Team player

SEND support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (PMLD and Complex Needs) - Rochdale

Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEN school in Rochdale for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and complex additional needs.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected specialist setting supporting children and young people with a diverse range of learning, physical, sensory and medical needs. The school is committed to providing a personalised and engaging education that enables pupils to develop communication, independence and life skills in a safe and nurturing environment.

This is a highly rewarding role that combines learning support with complex care responsibilities. You will work alongside teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to help pupils access their education while ensuring their physical, medical and emotional needs are met.

Many pupils require significant adult support throughout the day, and the successful candidate must be comfortable providing practical assistance in a respectful and dignified manner. Building positive relationships with pupils and understanding their individual communication methods will be a key part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD and complex learning needs within the classroom and around the school
• Assist with personal care while promoting dignity, privacy and independence
• Support pupils with feeding programmes, including PEG feeding where required and following appropriate training
• Assist with moving and handling procedures using specialist equipment
• Support pupils who require hoisting, positioning and mobility assistance
• Deliver sensory learning activities under the guidance of teaching and therapy staff
• Help pupils access communication systems and personalised learning activities
• Monitor pupil wellbeing and report concerns appropriately
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals
• Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive school environment

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in

• SEN education
• Care or support work
• Residential care
• Healthcare assistance
• Nursing
• Complex needs support
• Disability services

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Compassionate and patient
• Comfortable supporting pupils with high levels of need
• Confident following care plans and medical guidance
• Professional when providing personal care
• Reliable and adaptable
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND

Essential Requirements

• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to communicate fluently in English
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre-employment checks
• A genuine commitment to supporting pupils with complex needs

What Aspire People Offers

• Weekly pay ranging from £463 to £575, depending on experience
• A long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN setting
• Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant
• Access to SEND-focused training and development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with complex needs

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.