Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Leeds
Position: Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs / PMLD)
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-time)
Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
Rate of Pay: .00 per day
Overview
Are you passionate, compassionate, and patient, with a desire to make a difference in the lives of students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs? We are working with a fantastic, inclusive specialist provision in Leeds that supports pupils with a range of complex physical, sensory, medical, communication, and learning needs. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to help pupils access education in a safe, calm, and nurturing environment, promoting their dignity, wellbeing, and inclusion. You will work closely with a dedicated team to support the students' development, learning, and personal care.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
- Assist with personal care, feeding, hygiene, and mobility, including moving and handling (training provided).
- Support sensory-based learning and communication, using tools such as Makaton, PECS, or other communication systems.
- Work with teachers, therapists, and care staff to implement Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Create a calm, supportive, and structured environment that encourages engagement, comfort, and emotional wellbeing.
What We're Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex needs, SEND, or within care or health settings (desirable).
- Patient, compassionate, and resilient approach, with an understanding of individualized support.
- Willingness to support personal care, medical routines, and physical needs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the dignity and wellbeing of vulnerable learners.
To be Eligible for this Role, You Must:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK.
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS registered with the update service or be willing to apply for one.
- Provide two professional, child-related references covering the last two years.
Why Work with Us?
- Competitive daily rate based on experience.
- Join a supportive, friendly team with excellent opportunities for professional development.
- Make a real difference in the lives of students with complex needs in a rewarding and fulfilling role.
