Learning Support Assistant - PMLD Specialist School

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – PMLD Specialist SchoolMake a life-changing difference every single day.

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming SEN school in Consett to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) .

This role is perfect for individuals who are patient, nurturing, and passionate about supporting children with complex needs.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting pupils with complex physical and learning needs

Assisting with personal care and daily routines

Engaging students through sensory-based learning activities

Supporting communication using non-verbal methods

Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff

We're looking for:

Caring and empathetic individuals

A willingness to support personal care needs

Strong teamwork and communication skillsA passion for SEN and inclusive education

Why join Protocol Education?

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Rewarding, meaningful work every day

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Consett

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English