Complex Needs / PMLD Teaching Assistant

South London £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience) Full-time Term-time only Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities

Tempest Resourcing are working in partnership with specialist SEN schools across South London who are seeking compassionate, proactive and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.

This role is ideal for:

• Experienced Care Assistants

• Support Workers

• SEN Teaching Assistants

• Individuals with a background in health & social care

• Graduates looking to move into specialist education

You will be supporting pupils with a range of complex needs including PMLD, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and medical needs. Many pupils are non-verbal and require high levels of personal care and tailored communication support.

This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support

• Assisting with personal care (hoisting, feeding, toileting)

• Supporting students with communication (PECS, Makaton, sensory strategies)

• Working alongside therapists and teaching staff

• Encouraging independence and engagement in learning

• Experience working with children or adults with complex needs, PMLD, or disabilities

• Background in care, residential support, nursing, or SEN education

• Calm, patient and nurturing personality

• Comfortable supporting personal care needs

• Team player with a proactive attitude

A Team Teach qualification is desirable but not essential (training can be provided).

• Competitive daily rates

• Long-term and permanent opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Access to CPD and training

• Opportunities across specialist SEN provisions in South London

We value candidates from care backgrounds who are looking to transition into education - your skills are highly transferable and in demand.

If you are passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs and want to make a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.