SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist PMLD School
Location: Chesterfield
Pay: £83–£100 per day, paid weekly via PAYE
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: Immediate
Ready for a role that genuinely makes a difference?
We’re working with a brilliant specialist school supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical and physical needs. They’re looking for a kind, patient, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time.
This isn’t your typical classroom role. It’s about the little wins that mean the world, helping a pupil communicate, supporting them through their day, or simply being the calm, trusted adult they rely on.
It’s hands-on, meaningful work, and you’ll be part of a team that truly cares about every pupil’s progress.
What your day might look like
Every day brings something new, but you’ll be:
✔ Supporting pupils with complex learning, physical, and medical needs
✔ Assisting with personal care, feeding, and mobility routines
✔ Using specialist equipment and communication tools (full training provided)
✔ Helping create a calm, safe, and sensory-friendly classroom
✔ Working alongside teachers and therapists to help pupils thrive
What we’re looking for
The most important thing? The right attitude and a genuine desire to help.
✔ A calm, caring, and patient approach
✔ Someone adaptable and happy to learn new skills
✔ Experience in SEND, care work, or relevant personal/lived experience
✔ A team player with a big heart, kindness goes a long way in this setting
What you’ll get from Protocol Education
We’re here to support you every step of the way.
✔ Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
✔ FREE access to our CPD Academy to keep building your skills
✔ Training opportunities including Moving and Handling and Personal Care
✔ A dedicated SEND consultant who understands specialist settings
✔ Long-term roles in schools that truly value support staff
Whether you’ve worked in SEND before or you’re ready to turn care experience or personal passion into a rewarding career, this could be the perfect next step.
Apply today or drop me a message at Victoria.Imisson@protocol-education.com to chat through the role.
Because the right support can change a child’s world, and it often starts with someone just like you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
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