Job Description
New Directions Education is recruiting caring and dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistants to support a specialist SEND school in South Liverpool. The school provides high-quality education for children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), offering an incredibly rewarding opportunity for those passionate about supporting children with complex needs.
About the School:
1. A warm, inclusive SEND school with a strong Early Years and KS1 provision.
2. Supports children with significant physical, sensory, medical and cognitive needs.
3. Well-resourced with sensory rooms, hydrotherapy, specialist equipment, and therapy support.
4. Known for its nurturing approach and personalised learning pathways.
The Role:
5. Provide 1:1 or small-group support for young children with PMLD.
6. Assist with personal care, including feeding, toileting, changing, and mobility support.
7. Support sensory-based learning activities tailored to individual needs.
8. Use communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, sensory cues and other specialist strategies (training provided).
9. Work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to create a safe, calm and engaging environment.
Who We’re Looking For:
10. Experience in SEND, care, health, or a similar environment is beneficial but not essential.
11. Transferable skills from care, NHS, early years, social care, or coaching roles are highly valued.
12. Must have at least 6 months of referenceable experience within the last 5 years.
13. Willing to complete an enhanced DBS check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
14. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
15. Regular and varied supply work
16. Competitive rates of pay
17. Potential long-term teaching roles
18. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
19. A network of branches across the UK
20. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
21. Recommend-a-friend scheme
22. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.