At Tradewind Recruitment, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, known for our people-first approach. We are passionate about connecting dedicated, compassionate professionals with roles where they can make a real and lasting impact, particularly within special educational needs.

We are currently seeking PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) Teaching Assistants to work within specialist SEN schools across South Gloucestershire.

The role:
As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you will support children and young people with profound and complex learning needs. Pupils may require significant assistance with personal care, communication, mobility and sensory regulation.
You’ll be part of a highly supportive, skilled team, helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment where every pupil is supported to reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities:
*Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties
*Supporting with personal care, including feeding, toileting, hygiene and mobility
*Delivering sensory-based learning and communication support (PECS, Makaton, AAC)
*Following individual EHCPs and contributing to therapeutic and intervention programmes
*Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals
*Supporting with medication, where required, in line with school policies

Role details:
*Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term time only
*Pay: £95 to £110 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
*Flexibility: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
*Start date: Immediate starts, with potential for long term or permanent roles for the right candidates
*Location: South Gloucestershire

Why work with Tradewind?
*Your pay matters: We work hard to secure competitive daily rates and offer honest, expert pay advice
*Your development matters: Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources through The National College
*Your flexibility matters: Choose from daily supply, long-term placements or permanent roles, all close to home
*Your wellbeing matters: We put people first and are proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer for four consecutive years
*We deliver an exceptional candidate experience and are a proud Equal Opportunities Employer

If you’re seeking a rewarding role where every day is meaningful and your contribution truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.


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