Veritas Education
Complex Care Learning Support Assistant - PMLD & SLD
Complex Care Learning Support Assistant - PMLD & SLD at Veritas Education, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire, paying £100 - £120 per day. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £100 - £120 per day
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
About 6% above the going rate for teaching assistant
Reference job-search/40585-complex-care-learning-support-assistant-pmld-sld/sen-support-st
About the role
Complex Care Learning Support Assistant - PMLD & SLD
Location: Ackworth, Pontefract / WakefieldSalary: £100-£120 per dayHours: Monday - Friday, Term Time OnlyContract: Full-time opportunities
Are you a caring, patient and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with complex additional needs?
Veritas Education is looking for enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a specialist school setting in the Wakefield area.
This is an opportunity to work with young people aged 11-19 who have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and a range of additional needs, including Autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex medical needs.
You will be joining a supportive educational environment where every pupil is valued as an individual, with a strong emphasis on developing communication, promoting independence and celebrating personal achievements.
The Role - What You'll Be Doing
Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex learning and physical needs.
Supporting young people with PMLD, SLD, Autism and associated additional needs.
Assisting with personal care routines, including toileting, changing and hygiene where required.
Supporting pupils with mobility needs and physical disabilities, following appropriate moving and handling guidance.
Using sensory activities and multi-sensory learning approaches to encourage engagement and exploration.
Developing communication through Makaton, PECS, visual aids, gestures and other alternative communication methods.
Supporting pupils with sensory processing difficulties and emotional regulation.
Encouraging independence through practical activities, life skills and everyday routines.
Helping pupils develop social interaction, confidence and decision-making skills.
Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support professionals to deliver individualised learning experiences.
What We're Looking For
Experienced supporting children or young people with complex SEN.
Confident working with individuals with PMLD, SLD, Autism or profound learning difficulties.
Comfortable supporting personal care and intimate care where required.
Patient, compassionate and able to recognise and respond to non-verbal communication.
Confident adapting activities to suit individual abilities and sensory requirements.
Able to provide physical and emotional support in a calm, reassuring manner.
Passionate about helping young people develop independence and achieve their individual goals.
Previous experience in specialist SEN schools, PMLD provisions, residential care, healthcare or complex needs environments would be highly desirable.
Academic baseline of GCSE or Qualifications in English/Maths
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)
Specialist training/ qualifications (Team Teach, Safeguarding Certificates etc) desired
Why Choose Veritas Education:
For further information, please contact
Hannah Gartshore - [email removed]
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
Reference: job-search/40585-complex-care-learning-support-assistant-pmld-sld/sen-support-st · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 7 Dec 2026 · Listed via Veritas Education
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