PMLD Teaching Assistant


Company:	Hazel Tree Education Recruitment
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wigan
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Hazel Tree Education are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist provision in Wigan, supporting young adults aged 19+ with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs and significant additional needs.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is patient, compassionate and confident supporting learners with complex physical, communication and medical needs.

About the setting

This specialist provision supports young adults with severe and complex medical needs, providing a busy, vibrant and varied environment tailored around each individual's needs and abilities.

Learners access a highly personalised, multi-sensory programme, with activities designed to promote communication, engagement, independence and quality of life.

The provision offers a wide range of experiences including sensory activities, music, drama, dance, communication activities, art, wheelchair-based activities, hydrotherapy and other physical and sensory experiences.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work as part of a dedicated team to provide high-quality, individualised support to learners throughout the day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners with PMLD and complex needs

Supporting learners with their individual education and development programmes

Helping learners access communication, sensory and physical activities

Supporting learners with personal care and intimate care where required

Assisting with mobility and the safe use of specialist equipment

Supporting learners with complex medical needs in line with individual care plans and school procedures

Encouraging communication, independence and choice

Helping learners engage with a range of sensory and practical activities

Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals

Building strong, trusting relationships with learners

Maintaining a calm, positive and nurturing environment

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced working with PMLD, complex learning needs, physical disabilities or complex medical needs

Patient, compassionate and emotionally resilient

Confident supporting learners with significant and complex needs

Comfortable providing personal care where required

Able to follow detailed care plans and individual support strategies

A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Reliable, calm and consistent

Committed to promoting dignity, independence and choice

Willing to undertake any additional training required to meet individual learners' needs

Experience within a specialist school, college, care setting, residential setting, day provision or similar environment would be highly beneficial.

Why join Hazel Tree Education?

At Hazel Tree Education, we don't simply place you into a setting and leave you to it.

You'll receive dedicated support from your recruitment consultant and have access to 70+ free CPD courses to help you continue developing your knowledge and skills throughout your career in education.

Our CPD opportunities cover areas including SEND, autism, behaviour, safeguarding, mental health, trauma-informed practice and more.

Successful candidates must have:

An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

At least two professional references, including the most recent or current employer

The right to work in the UK

A good standard of literacy and numeracy, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Hazel Tree Education can offer you:

Competitive rates of pay – all pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay; rates are dependent on experience and teacher pay scale where applicable

A generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme

Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period

Full compliance with the Agency Workers’ Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay and working conditions

PAYE only – no umbrella companies

In-house training developed and delivered by a qualified teacher, ensuring relevant and focused support

Access to 70+ free CPD courses

Dedicated support from a local education recruitment consultant

To find out more about Hazel Tree Education and why we are a first-choice agency for education staff and schools, please visit www.hazel-tree.co.uk or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Hazel Tree Education is an education-specific recruitment organisation specialising in short-term, temporary, and flexible supply work across mainstream schools and alternative provisions in the North West.

Hazel Tree Education, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be expected to uphold professional standards and adhere to safeguarding policies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

As part of our safer recruitment and due diligence processes, successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and may be subject to online searches in accordance with our safeguarding obligations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974

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