SEND Teaching Assistant – PMLD (Primary & Secondary) Location: Greenford & Northolt, Ealing Start Date: September 2026 (with the potential to start earlier) Contract Type: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:35am – 3:35pm Pay Rate: Competitive About the School Axcis Education is working with a fantastic SEND school in Ealing to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). This is a warm, welcoming, and highly supportive school with excellent facilities designed specifically to meet the needs of pupils with complex learning, physical, and medical needs. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential through personalised learning, sensory exploration, therapeutic activities, and meaningful engagement. The school operates across two sites: a primary provision in Greenford and a secondary provision in Northolt, supporting pupils aged 4–19 years. Staff may be based at one site or work across both settings depending on the needs of the school. For the right candidate, paid trial days are available before the summer break, offering the opportunity to secure a position ahead of the September 2026 start. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with PMLD and complex SEND needs. You will help create engaging learning experiences that encourage communication, independence, sensory development, and emotional wellbeing. This role would particularly suit candidates with a background in care, support work, healthcare assistance, residential care, or SEND education, especially those with practical experience in manual handling and hoisting. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD and complex needs. Support children in accessing sensory play, therapeutic activities, and personalised learning programmes. Encourage engagement, communication, independence, and social interaction. Deliver high-quality personal care, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, and physical support. Support feeding routines, including PEG feeding where required. Safely use hoists and carry out manual handling procedures in line with individual care plans and training. Work closely with teachers, therapists, medical professionals, and families to support pupil development. Use communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, and other alternative communication methods. Monitor and record pupil progress, wellbeing, and care requirements. Promote a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment at all times. Requirements The successful candidate will have: Previous experience supporting children or young people with PMLD, complex SEND needs, or physical disabilities. Practical experience with hoisting and manual handling (essential). Experience delivering personal care and supporting pupils with daily living needs. A background in care, healthcare, support work, or SEND education would be highly beneficial. PEG feeding experience or a willingness to undertake training (desirable). Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or alternative communication methods. A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach. An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one. The ability to commit to a full-time position from September 2026. Why Apply? Join a lovely and welcoming SEND school with a strong reputation. Work within excellent specialist facilities and well-resourced learning environments. Be part of a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team. Make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs. Paid trial days available before the summer break. Opportunity to secure a long-term role ahead of September 2026. Please note: Previous practical experience using hoists and supporting individuals with physical care needs is essential. Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with PMLD experience and those with a care or healthcare background who are confident with manual handling procedures.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.<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> Meryl McArthur&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064</strong></strong>