SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD Specialist)Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential to Go Permanent
£90–£100 per day | Immediate Start
We are recruiting a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a highly specialist provision supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex learning needs across a broad age range - based near Hammersmith.
This is a full-time, long-term role with an immediate start, and there is a strong likelihood of the position becoming permanent before the Summer Holidays for the right candidate.
The SettingThis specialist school provides highly personalised education for pupils with:
*PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
*Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
*Autism with complex profiles
*Significant communication needs (including non-verbal pupils)
*Physical disabilities and medical needs
Classes are small, staffing ratios are high, and learning is adapted to meet pupils at their individual developmental levels.
The RoleAs a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
*Support pupils within a structured, sensory-rich learning environment
*Deliver 1:1 and small-group support
*Assist with personal care where required
*Promote communication development (AAC, sensory strategies, visual supports)
*Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
*Contribute to a safe, calm, and consistent daily routine
Consistency is KeyThe school is specifically looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who can commit long-term. Stability and routine are vital for pupils with PMLD, and the successful candidate must be reliable, patient, and able to build trusting relationships over time.
This is not a short-term supply role - it is an opportunity to embed yourself within a specialist team and potentially transition into a permanent contract.
Who We’re Looking ForEssential:
*Experience working in SEND/SEN settings
*Confidence supporting pupils with PMLD and/or SLD
*Experience across different age groups (Early Years through Secondary is welcomed)
*A nurturing, calm, and resilient approach
Desirable:
*Experience with sensory-based learning
*Knowledge of alternative communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, visuals)
*Background in care, therapy support, or specialist education
Requirements*Full-time availability (Monday–Friday)
*DBS Certificate (Enhanced Child & Adult - we can process this for you)
*Able to start ASAP
*2 years of professional references
*Willing to complete a trial day or trial week
Why Apply?This is a rare opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to:
*Secure a stable, long-term placement
*Work within a highly respected specialist environment
*Develop deep expertise in supporting pupils with PMLD
*Transition into a permanent salaried position
If you are looking for consistency, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in specialist SEND education, this role offers exactly that