SEN Teaching Assistant

PMLD Teaching Assistant Positions
Full-time roles available
September 2025 start dates
Personal care experience required
£89–£100 per day

Are you currently in the care industry and looking for your next career move? We have the role for you! Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting teaching assistants for the 2025/2026 academic year. You will be supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) in the BS37 area and surrounding locations. PMLD students may be disabled, non-verbal, and require personal care assistance. These students range in age from 5 to 16, and you will play a vital role in their academic success.

Position Details

• Start date: September 2025
• Working hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (may vary depending on the school)
• Monday to Friday, term time only
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent contract with the school for the right candidates

What You’ll Do

• Support students with PMLD in learning the school’s tailored curriculum, either in small groups or one-on-one
• Assist students with basic care, including eating, washing, and personal hygiene
• Support classroom learning and development through sensory activities and relevant learning materials
• Build professional relationships with your classroom colleagues and the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a passion for working in a classroom environment and is looking to start or continue a career in the education sector
• Possesses strong communication skills (this is essential for the role)
• Ideally comes from a care background
• Experience with SEN or challenging behaviour (personal or professional) is desirable but not essential

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Choose your own working week! We offer flexible schedules, whether it’s three days a week or five
• Weekly pay through PAYE (no deductions via umbrella companies)
• Ongoing CPD (Continuous Professional Development) opportunities, including Team Teach training
• £50 referral bonus for every friend or family member you refer who works five days with us
• A dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout your journey

If you are ready to embark on your next journey in this rewarding sector, please apply below.
Applications MUST include your most up-to-date CV to be considered for this role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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