PMLD Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Job Title: PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) Teaching Assistant Location: Chorley Salary: £89.89 - £100 per day, depending on experience and qualifications Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only (Mon-Fri) Start Date: September 2025 About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to support students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The successful candidate will work in a dedicated specialist setting where pupils have complex needs including physical disabilities, medical needs, sensory impairments, and severe learning difficulties. You will play a pivotal role in enabling these young people to access education in a safe, supportive, and sensory-rich environment. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who thrives on meaningful interaction and helping others succeed at their own pace. Main Responsibilities: Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis across curriculum activities Provide personal care, including feeding, toileting, and moving & handling Use visual, sensory and assistive communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, AAC) Monitor emotional and physical wellbeing, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to implement EHCP targets Adapt learning resources and support access to activities like hydrotherapy or rebound therapyIdeal Candidate Will Have: Experience supporting individuals with profound or complex needs A nurturing, patient, and non-judgmental approach Excellent teamwork and communication skills Manual handling and basic medical training (preferred, not essential) A commitment to inclusive education and equality of opportunity To Apply: Please apply now or contact Issy for more information on the child support worker role in Preston: (url removed) / (phone number removed)