PMLD/CLDD Teaching Assistant
Location: Chelmsford
Pay Rate: £ - £100 per day (dependant on experience)
Contract: Full-time / Long-term / Temp-to-perm
About the Role
Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Complex Learning Disabilities and Difficulties (CLDD)?
We are working with a fantastic special school that provides a nurturing, inclusive, and person-centred environment for children and young people with additional needs. The school is looking for a caring and resilient individual to join their team and make a real difference to students’ lives.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
1. Supporting pupils with PMLD/CLDD in all aspects of their learning and development.
2. Assisting with personal care and mobility, including moving and handling and hoisting (full training provided if needed).
3. Supporting pupils with complex medical needs, including those with epilepsy and dysphagia.
4. Using communication aids and sensory resources to engage and motivate pupils.
5. Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver individualised education and care plans.
Essential Skills & Experience:
6. Previous experience supporting children or young people with PMLD/CLDD (school, residential, or care setting).
7. Understanding of safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
8. A patient, positive, and compassionate approach.
9. Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Desirable CPD and Training (or willingness to undertake):
✅ Moving and Positioning – including Hoisting
✅ Epilepsy Awareness
✅ Dysphagia Training
(We can support your professional development and provide access to these CPD courses if not already completed.)
Why Join Us?
10. Competitive pay rates and weekly pay.
11. Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training.
12. Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
13. Opportunities for long-term progression within SEND education.
If you’re ready to make a difference and have a passion for supporting learners with additional needs, we’d love to hear from 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 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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