Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Are you a kind and compassionate teaching assistant with experience supporting complex needs? We are currently recruiting for teaching assistants to join a welcoming SEN school in the Rochdale area. The school supports pupils aged 4-11 with PMLD.

This role is ideal for someone with a care background, offering hands-on support to students with complex needs. The successful candidate will provide personal care, assist with learning activities, and contribute to a nurturing and inclusive environment. Immediate start available.

Position: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant (PMLD)

Location: Rochdale

Contract Type: Full Time, Term-time only

Daily Rate: -105.00 - -120.00

Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

Start Date: April 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with PMLD
• Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility (including hoisting, where required)
• Support students with communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, or assistive technology
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider multidisciplinary team

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with PMLD or complex needs
• Background in care or similar support roles highly desirable
• Patient, empathetic, and confident in providing personal care and tailored support
• Able to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
  * Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
  * Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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