PMLD Teaching Assistant - SEN & Complex Needs

Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex
Pay: £90-£120 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only, 12 Weeks Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September 2026

Are you a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting children with complex additional needs?

Do you want to build your experience within a specialist SEN school where you can make a genuine difference every day?

NextGen Teachers are recruiting PMLD Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in East Grinstead from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism and complex physical or medical needs, helping them develop communication, independence and confidence.

The role offers a genuine temp-to-permanent pathway, providing the opportunity to secure a long-term position within a supportive specialist setting.

About the Role

As a PMLD Teaching Assistant, you'll provide personalised support to pupils with complex learning and additional needs.

Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist staff, you'll help pupils access learning, communicate their needs and develop important life skills.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support

• Supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD and complex additional needs

• Supporting communication and sensory-based learning

• Helping pupils engage with classroom and practical activities

• Supporting personal care where required

• Encouraging independence, confidence and wellbeing

• Supporting pupils with physical or complex needs

• Following individual support and learning plans

• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider school staff

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience as a:

SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, PMLD Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant Support Worker, Complex Needs Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Children's Support Worker, Youth Worker

Experience supporting PMLD, SLD, Autism, physical disabilities or complex needs is highly desirable.

However, you don't need to have worked in a specialist school previously. Candidates from care, healthcare, residential support or other relevant support settings are encouraged to apply.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and compassionate

• Calm and resilient

• Comfortable supporting children with complex needs

• Reliable and committed

• A confident team player

• Passionate about helping children develop and achieve their potential

• Willing to learn and undertake specialist training

Graduates with a genuine interest in SEN, psychology, education, healthcare or children's support are also encouraged to apply.

What You'll Get

• £90-£120 per day, depending on experience

• Full-time, term-time-only working

• Genuine temp-to-permanent opportunity

• September 2026 start

• Weekly pay

• Specialist SEND experience

• Full training and guidance

• Supportive school environment

• Opportunity to work alongside teachers and therapists

• Long-term career progression within specialist education

Why Work with NextGen Teachers?

NextGen Teachers specialise in education recruitment across West Sussex and Surrey, with a particular focus on SEND and specialist education.

We'll support you throughout the recruitment process, help you prepare for interview and provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children with PMLD, complex needs and additional needs and want to build a rewarding career within specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this PMLD Teaching Assistant opportunity in East Grinstead.

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