SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Complex Needs School

The smallest moments can be the most meaningful — especially in the right environment.

A specialist SEN school in Peterlee is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5–16 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties and complex medical needs.

The school operates with a nurturing, therapeutic ethos, focusing on sensory engagement, communication and life skills development.

Location: Peterlee
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Daily Expectations & Routine

• 8:30am staff start
• Highly structured and personalised timetables
• Sensory sessions, communication work and life skills activities
• Fully supported break and lunch times
• 4:00pm finish with staff handovers

The Role

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Assisting with personal care and mobility
• Supporting communication using PECS and sensory cues
• Encouraging engagement through sensory activities
• Working alongside therapists and teaching staff

The Pupils

• PMLD
• SLD
• Physical disabilities
• Complex medical needs
• Limited or non-verbal communication

Experience Requirements

Desirable but not essential:

• Care or SEN experience
• Support work backgrounds

Full training provided.

Dress Code

• Practical and comfortable
• Suitable for physical support and personal care

What We Are Looking For

• Compassionate and patient individuals
• Interest in SEN and complex needs
• Willingness to support personal care

What’s in It for You?

• Specialist SEN experience
• Supportive environment
• Weekly PAYE pay

No umbrella companies.

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Interested in a rewarding role? Apply now.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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