Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA) - SEN / PMLD | Rossendale

Location: Rossendale, Lancashire
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate or January 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Are you caring, patient, and passionate about supporting young people with complex needs?
Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist SEN school in Rossendale seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex SEND.

The Role

Provide personal care, mobility, and sensory support for pupils with physical and learning needs

Work 1:1 or in small groups to promote independence, communication, and wellbeing

Support therapy programmes and use communication aids such as Makaton or PECS

Work collaboratively with teachers, healthcare staff, and therapists

About You

Experience in care, support work, or SEN education (PMLD or complex needs preferred)

Compassionate, reliable, and resilient with a calm, nurturing approach

Comfortable assisting with personal care and medical routines (training provided)

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What's on Offer

Competitive pay and weekly payroll

Full training and CPD, including moving & handling and communication support

A supportive, caring school environment where every day makes a difference

If you have experience in care or support and want to make a genuine impact in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this rewarding role in Rossendale, or contact Christina on (phone number removed)