PMLD Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £114.55 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | East London, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 204346 |
Summary
PMLD Teaching Assistant - East London
Daily Rate: £95 - £100 (PAYE) or £108.65 - £114.55 (Umbrella)
Location: East London
Start Date: Ongoing
Role Type: Daily supply, block bookings & long-term opportunities
Sector: PMLD | SEN | Complex Needs | Alternative Provision
We are currently seeking compassionate, adaptable, and skilled PMLD Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools and provisions across East London.
This is an opportunity to work with students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs, and sensory impairments, delivering personalised support that enables every learner to thrive. Whether you are looking for flexible day-to-day supply, short-term placements, or a long-term position, we will work closely with you to find the right setting to match your skills and preferences.
We pride ourselves on being more than just a recruitment agency. We are a community built on connection, inclusion, and respect.
We are committed to supporting you both professionally and personally - through regular check-ins, access to CPD, team events, and ongoing guidance throughout your placements. Your wellbeing and professional growth are important to us, and we ensure you feel valued every step of the way.
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Competitive daily rates: £95 - £100 (PAYE) or £108.65 - £114.55 (Umbrella)
Competitive daily rates: £95 - £100 (PAYE) or £108.65 - £114.55 (Umbrella)
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Opportunities across SEN schools, PMLD provisions, and specialist settings
Opportunities across SEN schools, PMLD provisions, and specialist settings
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Flexible working options: day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
Flexible working options: day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
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FREE specialist CPD opportunities
FREE specialist CPD opportunities
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
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£100 referral bonus (when your referral completes 10+ days)
£100 referral bonus (when your referral completes 10+ days)
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Long-term roles paid to scale, where applicable
Long-term roles paid to scale, where applicable
We are looking for Teaching Assistants with experience supporting, or a genuine interest in working with, learners who have:
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Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
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Complex medical or physical needs
Complex medical or physical needs
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Sensory impairments and communication differences
Sensory impairments and communication differences
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Non-verbal communication needs, including AAC, PECS, or sensory-based strategies
Non-verbal communication needs, including AAC, PECS, or sensory-based strategies
Experience within care, therapy, or specialist education settings is highly valued. Most importantly, you will bring patience, empathy, and a strong commitment to enabling every student to achieve their full potential.
All candidates will be required to meet compliance standards, including providing an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), professional references, employment history, and relevant ID/qualification documentation.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and educators.
If you are ready to make a genuine difference in specialist education and support students with complex needs, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Daily Rate: £95 - £100 (PAYE) or £108.65 - £114.55 (Umbrella)
Location: East London
Start Date: Ongoing
Role Type: Daily supply, block bookings & long-term opportunities
Sector: PMLD | SEN | Complex Needs | Alternative Provision
We are currently seeking compassionate, adaptable, and skilled PMLD Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools and provisions across East London.
This is an opportunity to work with students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs, and sensory impairments, delivering personalised support that enables every learner to thrive. Whether you are looking for flexible day-to-day supply, short-term placements, or a long-term position, we will work closely with you to find the right setting to match your skills and preferences.
We pride ourselves on being more than just a recruitment agency. We are a community built on connection, inclusion, and respect.
We are committed to supporting you both professionally and personally - through regular check-ins, access to CPD, team events, and ongoing guidance throughout your placements. Your wellbeing and professional growth are important to us, and we ensure you feel valued every step of the way.
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Competitive daily rates: £95 - £100 (PAYE) or £108.65 - £114.55 (Umbrella)
Competitive daily rates: £95 - £100 (PAYE) or £108.65 - £114.55 (Umbrella)
-
Opportunities across SEN schools, PMLD provisions, and specialist settings
Opportunities across SEN schools, PMLD provisions, and specialist settings
-
Flexible working options: day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
Flexible working options: day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
-
FREE specialist CPD opportunities
FREE specialist CPD opportunities
-
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
-
£100 referral bonus (when your referral completes 10+ days)
£100 referral bonus (when your referral completes 10+ days)
-
Long-term roles paid to scale, where applicable
Long-term roles paid to scale, where applicable
We are looking for Teaching Assistants with experience supporting, or a genuine interest in working with, learners who have:
-
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
-
Complex medical or physical needs
Complex medical or physical needs
-
Sensory impairments and communication differences
Sensory impairments and communication differences
-
Non-verbal communication needs, including AAC, PECS, or sensory-based strategies
Non-verbal communication needs, including AAC, PECS, or sensory-based strategies
Experience within care, therapy, or specialist education settings is highly valued. Most importantly, you will bring patience, empathy, and a strong commitment to enabling every student to achieve their full potential.
All candidates will be required to meet compliance standards, including providing an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one), professional references, employment history, and relevant ID/qualification documentation.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and educators.
If you are ready to make a genuine difference in specialist education and support students with complex needs, we would be delighted to hear from you.