SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella)als

CPD Academy access

Moving & Handling training

Personal Care training

Dedicated SEND consultant

Long-term placements

Referral rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Nottingham is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with PMLD and complex needs. You will work in a welcoming specialist school and help pupils develop confidence, communication, independence and life skills.

This full-time, long-term role offers weekly PAYE pay, £92.63–£100 per day, and immediate starts. Training provided including Moving & Handling and Personal Care, with ongoing CPD access and a dedicated SEND consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, care, healthcare, education or relevant lived experience.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Compassion, patience and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility support.
• Using specialist communication methods and equipment (training provided).
• Support sensory learning activities and personalised learning programmes.
• Encourage independence, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.
• Create a safe, positive, and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive.
• Celebrate achievements and milestones, no matter how small they may seem.

Skills

SEND experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Complex Needs

Nottingham
£92.63 - £100 per day (PAYE, paid weekly)
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Immediate Starts Available

Looking for a role where every day makes a difference?

We're working with a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Nottingham that provides exceptional education for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical and physical needs.

They're seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and provide the support that helps pupils achieve their full potential.

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of life-changing moments, helping children and young people develop confidence, communication, independence, and essential life skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs
• Assisting with personal care, feeding, and mobility support
• Using specialist communication methods and equipment (full training provided)
• Supporting sensory learning activities and personalised learning programmes
• Encouraging independence, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
• Creating a safe, positive, and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive
• Celebrating achievements and milestones, no matter how small they may seem

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Resilience, positivity, and a willingness to learn new skills
• Experience in SEND, care, healthcare, support work, education, or relevant lived experience
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset
• Someone who leads with kindness, empathy, and encouragement

Why Join Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions

Free access to our CPD Academy and online training platform

Specialist training opportunities including Moving & Handling and Personal Care

A dedicated SEND consultant who understands the realities of specialist education settings

Long-term placements within supportive schools that genuinely value their support staff

Opportunities to build a rewarding and meaningful career within SEND education

Referral rewards when you recommend friends and colleagues

Whether You’re Experienced or Looking for a New Path...

Whether you’ve worked in SEND for years, have a background in care, or are looking to turn your personal experience into a fulfilling career, we’d love to hear from you.

The most important qualities are compassion, dedication, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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