Support Worker

Axcis Education Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant or Support Worker for a secondary school focusing on pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). The role involves providing personalized support, contributing to a nurturing environment, and promoting independence among students. Experience is advantageous, especially in personal care and teamwork. With flexible term-time options, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives and is perfect for those transitioning into education.

Benefits

Free CPD & Training Provided

Access to ongoing training

Rewarding work experience

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with PMLD is preferred but not essential.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain a Child and Adult DBS.
• Ability to provide personal care comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD.
• Carry out manual handling safely.
• Encourage communication and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Support for personal care needs

Calm and patient approach

Team collaboration

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Relevant experience as support worker or teaching assistant

Tools

Manual handling techniques

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Support Worker – PMLD Secondary School

Specialist PMLD Setting. Term‑time only pay: £90‑£100 per day (depending on experience). Start: Flexible.

Working Pattern

• Term‑time only
• Full‑time or part‑time options available
• Monday to Friday (flexibility considered)

About the Role

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with PMLD.
• Support pupils with personal care needs, including toileting and hygiene, in line with individual care plans.
• Carry out manual handling and hoisting safely, following training and risk assessments.
• Support the delivery of personalised, age‑appropriate learning activities within a secondary school curriculum.
• Promote pupils’ communication, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage independence and life skills appropriate to pupils’ abilities.
• Work closely with secondary school teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Help maintain a calm, structured, and inclusive secondary school environment.

About the Secondary School

The school is a specialist secondary school for pupils with PMLD, where everything is centred on helping young people feel safe, respected, and engaged in learning. Teaching, care, and support are carefully tailored to meet the complex needs of pupils with PMLD. The secondary school places high importance on personal care, wellbeing, and dignity, alongside strong expectations for engagement and progress. Staff work collaboratively within a supportive team culture built on respect, teamwork, diversity, and clear communication. The secondary school PMLD curriculum is flexible and personalised, supporting communication, sensory development, independence, and life skills, alongside age‑appropriate learning. Staff work closely with families, therapists, and healthcare professionals to ensure pupils receive holistic, joined‑up support.

About the Person

• Has experience as a support worker, care assistant, or teaching assistant (secondary school experience not essential).
• Is confident and willing to provide personal care, manual handling and hoisting.
• Holds a Child and Adult DBS, or is willing to obtain one.
• Has a calm, patient, and respectful approach to supporting secondary‑aged pupils with PMLD.
• Works well as part of a secondary school support team.
• Has a genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting pupils with PMLD.
• Is seeking term‑time‑only work, with full‑time or part‑time availability.

Why Apply?

• A rewarding secondary school role for support workers transitioning into education.
• Term‑time‑only work supporting a गर्दै-ल balanced life.
• Full‑time and part‑time options available unbearably.
• Join a skilled and supportive secondary school PMLD team.
• Access to ongoing training and development.
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with PMLD.

Benefits – Free CPD & Training Provided

• Team Teach
• Non‑Verbal Communication
• Safeguarding in Education (Level 2)
• Moving and Handling
• Autism Awareness
• Managing Challenging Behaviour
• INDLON

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer, and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact

Contact: Megan Stride
Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1067