Job Description

PMLD Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Morecambe

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Full-time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Start Date: ASAP

Competitive daily rate: £95 - £125 (depending on experience)

Contract: Long-term with the potential to go permanent

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a dedicated SEN school in Morecambe, currently seeking a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a skilled and nurturing team, supporting pupils with complex physical, medical, and learning needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting students with PMLD on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • Assisting with personal care, including toileting and feeding
  • Supporting physiotherapy and sensory programmes under guidance
  • Using specialist equipment and communication tools (e.g., hoists, PECs, switches)
  • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and healthcare staff
  • Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience supporting pupils with PMLD, complex needs, or severe disabilities
  • Be comfortable providing personal care and physical support
  • Demonstrate a calm, patient and empathetic approach
  • Be able to use (or willing to learn) specialist communication methods
  • Hold a relevant care or education qualification (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Tradewind?

  • Competitive daily pay: £95 - £125
  • Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your role
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent role in a highly supportive setting

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with profound needs and want to be part of a caring and specialist environment, we would love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Morecambe or for more information about the role, contact Christina on 01772 977 333 or christina.grindy@twrecruitment.com #LANCS