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PMLD Teaching Assistant
Location: Denton, Manchester
Contract: Temporary
Full time/Part time: Full time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: From £110 per day
Start date: 21st October 2026
Expected end date: 17th July 2027
We are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive SEND school in Denton, who are looking to appoint a compassionate and dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) to access learning, develop communication skills and achieve their individual goals. You'll be joining a specialist setting where personalised support, patience and understanding are at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
- Support pupils with complex physical, medical, sensory, communication and learning needs.
- Assist with personal care, including toileting, feeding and hygiene, where required.
- Help deliver personalised learning activities that promote engagement, communication, independence and sensory development.
- Support pupils with mobility and physical needs, following individual care plans and moving and handling procedures.
- Create a safe, calm and nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and supported.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff to meet each pupil's individual needs.
We're Looking For
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex needs or significant SEND.
- An understanding of the physical, sensory, communication and learning needs of pupils with complex disabilities.
- A patient, caring and resilient approach, with the ability to adapt to individual needs.
- Confidence supporting personal care and following individual care plans, where required.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for helping pupils with additional needs develop their skills, confidence and independence.
Why Register with Educato?
- Competitive rates of pay, from £110 per day.
- Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
- Opportunities in SEND schools, mainstream schools with specialist provisions and alternative provisions.
- Long-term, permanent and daily supply opportunities available.
- Recommend a friend scheme.
- Ongoing support throughout your career.
Whether you're an experienced PMLD Teaching Assistant or have a strong background supporting pupils with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today with your CV.
Compliance and Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child/child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.
Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.