PMLD Teaching Assistant We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school based in Bamber Bridge, PR5 on an agency basis, with the opportunity to become permanent. This role involves supporting children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs, and physical or medical needs. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide high-quality, person-centred support that enables pupils to access learning and daily activities safely and confidently. Key responsibilities include: Supporting communication and sensory activities. Sssisting with personal care and mobility where required. Following individual EHCP's. Helping to create a calm, nurturing, and structured learning environment. You will play a vital role in promoting independence, engagement, and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have experience working with PMLD or complex needs, a patient and empathetic approach, and a strong understanding of inclusive and supportive practice. Experience with personal care, moving and handling, or medical needs is desirable, though training can be provided. This is an agency position with a clear temp-to-perm pathway for the right candidate, offering the chance to build long-term relationships within a supportive and specialist setting. If you are passionate about supporting learners with complex needs and are looking for a rewarding role with long-term potential, we would welcome your application. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.