SEN Teaching Assistant (PMLD/SLD Specialist)

SEN Teaching Assistant (PMLD/SLD Specialist)

Location: Preston. Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience (Pro-rata). Contract: Part-Time (4 Days per Week). Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm, Term-Time Only. Job Type: Temporary with the view of permanent.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, person-centred support to children and young people with complex needs (SLD/PMLD).
• Assist with sensory integration, communication aids (such as PECS/Makaton), and physical/hydrotherapy sessions where required.
• Support personal care and mobility needs with dignity and absolute respect.
• Work closely with class teachers, therapists, and supportive families to foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Engage students in creative, interactive, and messy play activities to build cognitive and emotional development.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Experience: Proven experience working with children or young adults with complex SEND (SLD, PMLD, ASD, or complex medical needs).
• Skills: Knowledge of sensory circuits, moving and handling, or alternative communication methods is highly advantageous, though personal qualities are key.
• Attributes: A naturally empathetic, patient, and resilient nature. Should celebrate the "small wins" every day.
• Commitment: Ability to commit to a consistent 5 days per week schedule to maintain stability for our wonderful pupils.

Benefits

• Work within an Ofsted "Outstanding" environment with a tight-knit, welcoming "family" team.
• Access to state-of-the-art specialist facilities and continuous professional development (CPD).
• Fantastic work-life balance with a part-time, term-time-only schedule.
• Easily accessible from Preston, Blackpool, and the wider Lancashire area.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding references.