PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Title: PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: South Leeds
Start Date: September Start
Salary: £90 - £110 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with PMLD and complex needs?

Do you feel confident providing personal care, manual handling, and tailored 1:1 support to help every child achieve their potential?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work or a rewarding long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity in a supportive specialist school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming specialist school in South Leeds that supports pupils across all Key Stages with PMLD and complex needs. The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.

The school is looking to appoint a PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant for either long-term or day-to-day work starting in September. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide both 1:1 and classroom support, assisting pupils with their learning while delivering personal care and manual handling safely and with dignity as part of their daily routine.

The successful PMLD and Complex Needs Specialist Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD and complex needs
• Confidence providing personal care and manual handling support
• Experience working on a 1:1 basis and within a classroom environment
• A patient, caring and compassionate approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, flexible and proactive attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.