Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD School in Stockport
Full-time | Temporary to Permanent | Ideal for care workers, support staff, or those with experience in complex needs and manual handling
Location: Stockport, Greater ManchesterSalary: £95-£115 per day (depending on experience)Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent)Start Date: September 2025
Your new company
A well-established SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school in Stockport is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The school provides a safe, nurturing, and highly personalised learning environment for children and young people with complex medical and physical needs, including those requiring personal care and hoisting. This role is initially offered on a temporary basis, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate. It is ideal for individuals with a background in care, support work, or health and social care, especially those with experience in lifting, hoisting, and working with non-verbal or medically vulnerable children.
Your new job
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support students aged 4-19 with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties. Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting pupils with personal care, including toileting and feeding
* Using hoisting and manual handling equipment safely and confidently
* Assisting with sensory-based learning activities and therapy sessions
* Promoting communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing
* Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience supporting children or adults with PMLD, SLD, or complex SEND
* Confidence in using hoisting equipment and providing personal care
* A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to behaviour and communication
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* A background in care work, support work, or special education is highly desirable
What you'll get in return
* A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable learners
* Full access to Hays Education CPD training, including safeguarding and manual handling
* Supportive colleagues and a welcoming school environment
* Competitive daily rate and potential for a permanent contract
* Opportunities for career development in SEND education
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant job in Stockport, click 'apply now' to upload your CV or contact us for more information. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position in SEND education, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.
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