SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) at a welcoming school in Nuneaton. You will work with teaching staff and specialists to help students access lessons, develop communication skills and become as independent as possible.

This role offers 1:1 or small-group support, personalised learning, and collaboration with parents and therapists.

Qualifications

• Experience with PMLD, complex SEND, autism, or related settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support on 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Help pupils participate in classroom activities and sensory learning.
• Support communication through visual resources, symbols, objects and other specialist approaches.
• Encourage independence and life skills development.
• Provide assistance with mobility and personal care when necessary.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and helping them feel safe and confident.
• Follow individual education, behaviour and care plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, parents and other support staff.
• Create an engaging, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - PMLD

Location: Nuneaton

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Focus: Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

Hours: Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with complex additional needs?

A welcoming and supportive school in Nuneaton is seeking a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to play an important role in helping pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) access education, develop their skills and achieve their individual goals.

About the Position

You will work alongside teaching staff and specialist professionals to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of complex needs. The role will involve helping students participate in lessons, develop their communication skills and become as independent as possible.

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• Delivering personalised support on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Helping pupils participate in classroom activities and sensory learning.
• Supporting communication through visual resources, symbols, objects and other specialist approaches.
• Encouraging students to develop independence and life skills.
• Providing assistance with mobility and personal care when necessary.
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and helping them feel safe and confident.
• Following individual education, behaviour and care plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and other members of the support team.
• Creating an engaging, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a genuine desire to support young people with additional needs and will understand the importance of patience, consistency and empathy.

You should be:

• Caring, approachable and supportive.
• Patient and confident when working with complex needs.
• Enthusiastic about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• A good communicator and active team member.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children.
• Experience working with PMLD, complex SEND, autism, severe learning difficulties or physical disabilities would be advantageous. However, candidates with relevant experience from care, support work, healthcare or other similar settings are also encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to become part of a dedicated team where your contribution can have a meaningful impact every day. You will receive support from experienced staff while gaining valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting.

You can expect:

• A supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Experience working alongside specialist SEND professionals.
• A varied and rewarding working day.
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils and help them reach their potential.

If you are passionate about supporting children with complex additional needs and want a role where you can genuinely make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

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.