SEND Teaching Assistant - PMLD - Specialist School Location: Bromley, London, England Pay: £93–£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience. Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term. Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement. About the role Transparency Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school opportunity in Bromley, supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). You will help pupils access learning through carefully adapted activities and attentive care. You will need to recognise individual ways of communicating and be comfortable with personal care. Physical support and specialist tasks must follow individual plans and be carried out only with the appropriate training. Key responsibilities Help deliver sensory activities, adapted stories and opportunities to make choices. Provide personal care respectfully, following each pupil’s care plan. Support positioning and physical access within your training and agreed procedures. Share observations of engagement, comfort and communication with the class team. Requirements To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have: Experience in SEND education, complex-needs support or a relevant care role. Patience, close attention to detail and a dignified approach to personal care. Reliable teamwork; PMLD, communication or moving-and-handling training is desirable. Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post. Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent where relevant. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable. What the role offers Contribute to progress measured around the individual, from expressing a preference to joining an activity. Why Transparency Education? We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering: A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance. A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days. Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable. Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. Apply today Apply with your CV and details of your complex-needs experience, personal-care skills and relevant training. Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date. If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities. Safer recruitment Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks
SEND Teaching Assistant in Sundridge employer: Transparency Education
Transparency Education is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and professional environment for SEN Teaching Assistants in Croydon. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through continuous professional development and a dedicated consultant for guidance, we ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises collaboration, inclusivity, and the well-being of both staff and students.
