SEN Teaching Assistant

PMLD Teaching Assistant Opportunities
Full-Time Roles | Bristol & Surrounding Areas
£89–£100 per day
Personal Care Experience Essential

Are you currently working in the care sector and ready for a rewarding new challenge?
We’d love to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel is seeking compassionate and committed Teaching Assistants to join us for the 2025/2026 academic year, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). These amazing students, aged 5–16, may be non-verbal, have physical disabilities, and require personal care. Your role will play a vital part in their learning, wellbeing, and development.

Role Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (may vary depending on the school)
Days: Monday to Friday, term-time only
Contract: Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

Your Responsibilities:
Support pupils with PMLD through a personalised curriculum, either 1:1 or in small groups
Provide essential personal care, including feeding, washing, and hygiene support
Encourage engagement through sensory-based activities and tailored learning resources
Work closely with teachers, support staff, and the wider school community

We’re Looking For Someone Who:
Is passionate about supporting others and working within education
Has strong communication skills and a confident, caring approach ️
Has experience in care or support roles (highly desirable)
Has previous SEN or behavioural experience — beneficial but not essential

✨ Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Flexible working patterns – choose between 3 to 5 days per week ️
Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company fees!
Access to ongoing CPD opportunities, including Team Teach
£50 referral bonus for every friend or family member who completes 5 days with us
A dedicated consultant offering ongoing guidance and support

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re enthusiastic about supporting children with additional needs and want a truly fulfilling role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and upload your most recent CV to be considered.

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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