Complex Needs / PMLD Teaching Assistant

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

💙 About the Role

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

✅ What We're Looking For

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).

🌈 Why Work with Tempest Resourcing?

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