Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA) - SEN / PMLD Preston

Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA) - SEN / PMLD | Preston

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Salary: £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: September 2026 (Immediate or long-term options also available)

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Are you caring, patient, and passionate about supporting young people with complex needs?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist SEN school in Preston seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex SEND.

The Role

Provide personal care, mobility, and sensory support for pupils with physical and learning needs.

Work 1:1 or in small groups to promote independence, communication, and wellbeing.

Support therapy programmes and use communication aids such as Makaton or PECS.

Work collaboratively with teachers, healthcare staff, and therapists.

About You

Experience in care, support work, or SEN education (PMLD or complex needs preferred).

Compassionate, reliable, and resilient with a calm, nurturing approach.

Comfortable assisting with personal care and medical routines (training provided).

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What's on Offer

Competitive pay and weekly payroll.

Full training and CPD, including moving & handling and communication support.

A supportive, caring school environment where every day makes a difference.

If you have experience in care or support and want to make a genuine impact in education, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this rewarding role in Preston, or contact Christina Grindy at Tradewind Recruitment:

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed