SEND LSA for PMLD & Complex Needs | Free CPD & Long-Term

Tradewind Recruitment; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD through The National College

Specialist SEND consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Regular check-ins and ongoing support

£100 referral scheme

No hidden umbrella fees

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are partnering with a specialist school in Barnet to recruit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with PMLD and complex needs. You'll provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils with communication, independence and confidence.

The role involves personal care, mobility support, sensory activities and working with teachers and therapists to implement EHCP targets, with training and ongoing CPD provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with PMLD / complex SEND settings.
• Ability to provide personal care and mobility support.
• Familiarity with PECS, Makaton or AAC communication tools.
• Patience, empathy and reliability in supporting young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Support PMLD, SLD, autism and communication needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines as needed.
• Support mobility, hoisting and wheelchair users where required.
• Deliver sensory activities andLearning tasks aligned to EHCP targets.
• Support non-verbal pupils and use AAC tools.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to monitor progress.

Skills

PMLD / complex SEND

Personal care

Hoisting & mobility support

Wheelchair users

PEG feeding / complex care

Autism / SLD

PECS / Makaton / AAC

Sensory needs

Behaviour support

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are partnering with a specialist school in Barnet to recruit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with PMLD and complex needs. You'll provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils with communication, independence and confidence.

The role involves personal care, mobility support, sensory activities and working with teachers and therapists to implement EHCP targets, with training and ongoing CPD provided.