Job Description

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a special school where you will support students with complex needs, ensuring they have access to a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a vital part in promoting independence, well-being, and communication skills for students with additional needs. You will support students with PMLD, working closely with teachers, therapists, and other staff to deliver a holistic and tailored approach to learning. You must be comfortable providing personal care and assisting with mobility, communication, and sensory-based learning activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Support students with PMLD in accessing a personalised curriculum.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and moving & handling, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement alternative communication strategies.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support, adapting to the individual needs of each student.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages engagement and development.
• Help students develop social, emotional, and communication skills.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working in a special school, SEND setting, or care environment.
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting students with complex physical and medical needs.
• High levels of patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenges effectively.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching Assistant qualification
• Access to own transport

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
• We offer free specialist training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness etc
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
• Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not!?
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.?

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks and TRA checks. Applicants who do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, will need to process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work and the DBS has been registered on the update service.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.