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PMLD Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 03 July 2025
Salary: £95 to £106 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 August 2025
Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Academic Appointments Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PMLD Teaching Assistant

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Summary

Academic Appointments are working alongside an 'Outstanding education’ (Ofsted Oct 2019) for young people aged 11-19 years with severe, complex or profound and multiple learning difficulties, based in Pontefract, to recruit a bank of Teaching Assistants.

Ongoing, long term role.
Outcomes significantly outweigh that of national standards
Supportive senior staffing team
Opportunities to progress


A recognised school for excellence in dealing with challenging behaviour require experienced Teaching Assistants.

This role is to work alongside KS3 and KS4 students who have additional needs including Autism, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, medical and physical difficulties.

The staff here are passionate about supporting their pupils, as they believe every child deserves the best possible education to enable them to make good progress and achieve their full potential.

Requirements

✔Experienced in managing challenging behaviour
✔Positive handling experience or course attended
✔2x references from educational establishments
✔A valid DBS or be willing to obtain one

Rate of pay is dependent on current grade, experience and payroll method.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing.

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