SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD Specialist)

SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD Specialist)- Hammersmith

Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential to Go Permanent

 £90–£100 per day | Immediate Start

We are recruiting a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a highly specialist provision supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex learning needs across a broad age range.

This is a full-time, long-term role with an immediate start, and there is a strong likelihood of the position becoming permanent before the Summer Holidays for the right candidate.

The Setting

This specialist school provides highly personalised education for pupils with:

• PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Autism with complex profiles
• Significant communication needs (including non-verbal pupils)
• Physical disabilities and medical needs

Classes are small, staffing ratios are high, and learning is adapted to meet pupils at their individual developmental levels.

The Role

As a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils within a structured, sensory-rich learning environment
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support
• Assist with personal care where required
• Promote communication development (AAC, sensory strategies, visual supports)
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Contribute to a safe, calm, and consistent daily routine

Consistency is Key

The school is specifically looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who can commit long-term. Stability and routine are vital for pupils with PMLD, and the successful candidate must be reliable, patient, and able to build trusting relationships over time.

This is not a short-term supply role - it is an opportunity to embed yourself within a specialist team and potentially transition into a permanent contract.

Who We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working in SEND/SEN settings
• Confidence supporting pupils with PMLD and/or SLD
• Experience across different age groups (Early Years through Secondary is welcomed)
• A nurturing, calm, and resilient approach

Desirable:

• Experience with sensory-based learning
• Knowledge of alternative communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, visuals)
• Background in care, therapy support, or specialist education

Requirements

• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday)
• DBS Certificate (Enhanced Child & Adult - we can process this for you)
• Able to start ASAP
• 2 years of professional references
• Willing to complete a trial day or trial week

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to:

• Secure a stable, long-term placement
• Work within a highly respected specialist environment
• Develop deep expertise in supporting pupils with PMLD
• Transition into a permanent salaried position

If you are looking for consistency, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in specialist SEND education, this role offers exactly that. Please click apply and wait to be contacted by the team at Tara Education.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.