SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD)

Location: South Croydon, London

Salary: £93–£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term, temporary

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:50am–3:30pm

Start: September 2026 – ASAP

Transparency Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant (PMLD) to support pupils aged 4–19 at a specialist school in South Croydon.

The school offers personalised, sensory-based learning for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and complex needs. Compassionate relationships and each pupil’s individual progress are central to its approach.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support.
Help pupils develop communication, engagement and independence.
Provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity.
Support mobility and daily routines, following individual plans and relevant training.
Work closely with teachers and specialist staff, sharing observations and following safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

Previous PMLD experience is essential.
Willingness and confidence to provide personal care.
A patient, compassionate approach and strong teamwork skills.
Understanding of complex learning, physical and communication needs.
An enhanced Child and Adult DBS is required.

This is a rewarding, long-term opportunity to build consistent relationships and help pupils participate fully in school life.

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.