Location: Two Specialist Sites in Trafford and lower Manchester – Driving Required Age Range: 10–18 Contract: Full-Time About the Role We are looking for a dedicated PMLD Teaching Assistant to work with young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. This is a hands-on, rewarding, but intense role, supporting pupils in small, highly structured settings. What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day • Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support throughout the day • Supporting pupils in small learning spaces, activity rooms, dining areas, and outdoor environments • Using PECS, symbols, visuals, and sensory-based approaches to aid communication • Supporting personal care, toileting, and medical needs • Assisting with mobility and manual handling where required • Helping pupils engage with highly individualised learning pathways, including EQUAL and EYFS-style approaches • Prioritising regulation, comfort, and communication before formal learning • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to deliver consistent, structured support Who We’re Looking For • Experience supporting PMLD or complex medical needs • Calm, patient, and observant • Confident supporting personal and intimate care • Able to follow care plans and EHCP targets consistently • Driver essential – may be required across both sites This role is physically and emotionally demanding but offers huge reward for those passionate about changing lives through individualised support.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Cobbin on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Lauren Cobbin&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5014</strong></strong>