Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA) - SEN / PMLD | Rossendale Location: Rossendale, Lancashire Salary: £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate or January 2026 Contract: Full-time, long-term Are you caring, patient, and passionate about supporting young people with complex needs? Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist SEN school in Rossendale seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex SEND. The Role Provide personal care, mobility, and sensory support for pupils with physical and learning needs Work 1:1 or in small groups to promote independence, communication, and wellbeing Support therapy programmes and use communication aids such as Makaton or PECS Work collaboratively with teachers, healthcare staff, and therapists About You Experience in care, support work, or SEN education (PMLD or complex needs preferred) Compassionate, reliable, and resilient with a calm, nurturing approach Comfortable assisting with personal care and medical routines (training provided) Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) What's on Offer Competitive pay and weekly payroll Full training and CPD, including moving & handling and communication support A supportive, caring school environment where every day makes a difference If you have experience in care or sup...