PMLD Teaching Assistant

Location: Manchester Pay Rate: £100 – £125 per day (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Options About the Role A well-resourced special educational needs school in Central Manchester requires a nurturing Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 care and educational support for students with Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs. Key Responsibilities Assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, and sensory integration activities. Facilitate access to specialized equipment (hydrotherapy, multi-sensory rooms, eye-gaze technology). Support learning through play, sensory exploration, and interactive communication. Requirements & Qualifications Experience: Proven experience supporting individuals with severe/profound learning difficulties, complex health needs, or mobility requirements in a school or care setting. DBS Check: Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS check registered on the DBS Update Service. Certifications: Valid Manual Handling & Hoist Training (essential); First Aid and Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding training are desirable. Qualities: Highly attentive to pupil welfare, comfortable delivering intimate personal care with dignity, and physically capable of handling lifting/moving tasks