SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD Specialist) Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential to Go Permanent £90–£100 per day | Immediate Start We are recruiting a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a highly specialist provision supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex learning needs across a broad age range - based near Hammersmith. This is a full-time, long-term role with an immediate start, and there is a strong likelihood of the position becoming permanent before the Summer Holidays for the right candidate. The Setting This specialist school provides highly personalised education for pupils with: PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Autism with complex profiles Significant communication needs (including non-verbal pupils) Physical disabilities and medical needs Classes are small, staffing ratios are high, and learning is adapted to meet pupils at their individual developmental levels. The Role As a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils within a structured, sensory-rich learning environment Deliver 1:1 and small-group support Assist with personal care where required Promote communication development (AAC, sensory strategies, visual supports) Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff Contribute to a safe, calm, and consistent daily routine Consistency is Key The school is specifically looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who can commit long-term . Stability and routine are vital for pupils with PMLD, and the successful candidate must be reliable, patient, and able to build trusting relationships over time. This is not a short-term supply role - it is an opportunity to embed yourself within a specialist team and potentially transition into a permanent contract. Who We’re Looking For Essential: Experience working in SEND/SEN settings Confidence supporting pupils with PMLD and/or SLD Experience across different age groups (Early Years through Secondary is welcomed) A nurturing, calm, and resilient approach Desirable: Experience with sensory-based learning Knowledge of alternative communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, visuals) Background in care, therapy support, or specialist education Requirements ~ Full-time availability (Monday–Friday) ~ DBS Certificate (Enhanced Child & Adult - we can process this for you) ~ Able to start ASAP ~2 years of professional references ~ Willing to complete a trial day or trial week

Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to: Secure a stable, long-term placement Work within a highly respected specialist environment Develop deep expertise in supporting pupils with PMLD Transition into a permanent salaried position If you are looking for consistency, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in specialist SEND education, this role offers exactly that