Support Worker
PMLD Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEND School
Location: Bradford
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Contract: Long-term role with potential to become permanent
Milk Education are recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils within the PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) cohort of a specialist Secondary SEND school in Bradford.
This rewarding role involves supporting young people with complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, medical needs, and communication difficulties. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to help pupils access learning and develop independence in a safe, nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Support students with PMLD on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist with personal care, feeding, toileting, and moving & handling where required
• Support communication through visual aids, PECS, Makaton, and sensory-based approaches
• Help pupils access tailored learning activities and therapeutic interventions
• Promote engagement, independence, and wellbeing throughout the school day
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals
• Support sensory regulation and ensure pupils’ physical and emotional needs are met
About You
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, PMLD, SLD, or complex needs is desirable
Comfortable supporting personal care and intimate care needs
Patient, caring, and empathetic approach
Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
Experience within education, care, support work, healthcare, or residential settings is welcomed
What’s on Offer?
A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
Supportive and experienced SEND team
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Opportunity for a permanent position within the school
Why work with Milk Education?
Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work both with and for.
Benefits include:
• Excellent rates of pay
• Free CPD-accredited training courses
• Wellbeing support and a dedicated consultant
• 24/7 communication and guidance
• Training tailored to your specific role
INLDS
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.