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PMLD Teaching Assistant - SEND
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sheffield
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
SEND Teaching Assistant – PMLD Specialist School | Sheffield
Sheffield | Full-Time | Part-Time | Weekly Pay
Are you an empathetic, resilient and hands-on SEND Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with PMLD?
A welcoming and well-resourced Sheffield special school is seeking dedicated support staff to work with pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs and physical disabilities.
Why This Role – And Why TeacherActive?
Work with Sophie – SEND Expert of 10+ Years
Our Senior SEND Consultant, who has supported Sheffield’s SEND schools for over a decade. Her knowledge of PMLD environments means she matches you to roles that fit your strengths and training—not just your CV.
An Incredible PMLD School with Purpose
You’ll be joining a Sheffield-based school that is fully equipped to support pupils with high-dependency needs, including sensory rooms, hydrotherapy, and dedicated care staff. The school promotes dignity, independence, and joy for every learner—and your role will be key in making that happen.
We Support You Every Step of the Way
TeacherActive doesn’t send you in unprepared. We offer guidance, training and honest communication—because we value your skills and the crucial work you do.
What the Role Involves
You’ll be supporting students with profound learning difficulties, often alongside medical conditions and physical disabilities. Tasks may include:
Assisting with moving and handling (hoists, personal care, wheelchair transfers)
Delivering sensory-based and communication-rich activities
Working closely with physiotherapists, speech therapists and class teachers
Creating a safe, structured and caring environment
What You’ll Need
✅ Experience supporting children with PMLD, SLD or complex needs
✅ Moving and handling training
✅ A caring, patient and flexible approach
✅ Experience with communication aids (PECS, Makaton, sensory strategies) is a bonus
What You’ll Get from TeacherActive
Weekly pay
Personal support from Sophie
Access to specialist CPD
Referral bonuses and career development opportunities
Ready to Make a Real Difference?
If you have the compassion, the commitment, and the hands-on skills to support incredible young people with PMLD, we want to hear from you.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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