PMLD Teaching Assistant, Liverpool

  • Location: Liverpool
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £450 - 500 per week
  • Start date: 03/09/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
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Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) school in South Liverpool. This is a full-time, long-term position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children with complex needs.

The School:
• A specialist PMLD school based in South Liverpool, committed to providing a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of children with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Known for its highly skilled staff team, personalised learning approaches, and strong emphasis on sensory engagement, communication, and physical development.
• Offers bespoke therapeutic and educational programmes designed to enhance independence, wellbeing, and quality of life for every pupil.
• Works closely with families, therapists, and external agencies to deliver holistic care and learning.

The Role:
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to children with PMLD, assisting with their educational, physical, and emotional needs throughout the school day.
• Support personalised learning programmes that focus on sensory stimulation, communication development, and physical care.
• Assist with mobility, feeding, personal care, and the use of specialised equipment as needed.

The Ideal Candidate:
• Has experience working with children with profound and multiple learning difficulties or complex special educational needs.
• Can provide a reference covering relevant experience within the last 5 years.
• Holds or is willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check on the update service.
• Has transferable skills from care, nursing, therapy, or related roles, which will enhance support for pupils’ diverse needs.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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