Specialist Teaching Assistant New

Location: MK3, Milton Keynes

Salary: 92.63-105 per day

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30am-15:30pm

Start Date: October 2026

Make a real difference every day

We are looking for a caring, patient and dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist education setting in the MK3 area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex additional needs.

The Role

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to provide high-quality support to pupils, helping them to access learning, develop communication skills and achieve their individual goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs.
• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory and physical needs.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Helping to deliver individual learning and development programmes.
• Supporting pupils with mobility and positioning, following appropriate guidance and training.
• Creating a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and participation.
• Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Comfortable working with children and young people with complex needs.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Positive, reliable and willing to learn.
• Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Committed to promoting inclusion and treating every pupil with dignity and respect.

Previous experience working with PMLD, SEND, autism, complex needs or personal care would be highly desirable. However, we are also happy to consider candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude.

What We Offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference.
• A supportive and welcoming team.
• Specialist training and professional development.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping children and young people with additional needs reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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