PMLD - Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £102 - £115 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BURY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
Summary
PMLD Teaching Assistant
Location: Tottington
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Full time/Part time: Full time
Pay: £102-£115 per day
Start date: September 2026
Expected End date: End of the academic year
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
A welcoming and supportive primary school in Tottington is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PMLD Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long-term, ongoing basis until the end of the academic year.
The successful candidate will support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), helping them access learning and develop their communication, independence and social skills within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
You will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to provide personalised support throughout the school day, ensuring pupils' individual needs are met and they are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Key responsibilities:
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Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex additional needs
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex additional needs
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Supporting pupils to access learning activities and classroom routines
Supporting pupils to access learning activities and classroom routines
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Assisting with communication and developing pupils' independence
Assisting with communication and developing pupils' independence
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Supporting sensory-based and personalised learning activities
Supporting sensory-based and personalised learning activities
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Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills
Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills
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Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
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Following individual support plans, EHCP targets and care strategies
Following individual support plans, EHCP targets and care strategies
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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other support staff
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other support staff
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Providing a calm, patient and nurturing presence throughout the school day
Providing a calm, patient and nurturing presence throughout the school day
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Supporting pupils during classroom activities, break times and lunchtimes
Supporting pupils during classroom activities, break times and lunchtimes
What the school offers:
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A supportive and inclusive primary school environment
A supportive and inclusive primary school environment
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A dedicated and experienced staff team
A dedicated and experienced staff team
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A well-structured setting focused on meeting individual pupil needs
A well-structured setting focused on meeting individual pupil needs
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Opportunities to develop experience working with complex learning needs
Opportunities to develop experience working with complex learning needs
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Ongoing support and guidance from school staff
Ongoing support and guidance from school staff
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A long-term position through to the end of the academic year
A long-term position through to the end of the academic year
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with complex additional needs and making a meaningful difference to their learning, development and wellbeing every day.
The successful applicant will:
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Have experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex needs or significant learning difficulties
Have experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex needs or significant learning difficulties
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Be calm, patient, compassionate and resilient
Be calm, patient, compassionate and resilient
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Have a nurturing and person-centred approach
Have a nurturing and person-centred approach
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Be confident supporting children with a range of additional needs
Be confident supporting children with a range of additional needs
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Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Be proactive and adaptable when responding to individual pupil needs
Be proactive and adaptable when responding to individual pupil needs
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Have full-time availability from September
Have full-time availability from September
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Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one
Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one
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Have the right to work in the UK
Have the right to work in the UK
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Relevant SEN, Supporting Teaching and Learning or care qualifications are desirable
Relevant SEN, Supporting Teaching and Learning or care qualifications are desirable
What we offer:
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Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
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Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
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Access to a range of education opportunities
Access to a range of education opportunities
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Competitive daily rates of £102-£115
Competitive daily rates of £102-£115
Compliance and safeguarding:
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.