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Complex Needs Teaching AssistantPMLD Specialist School - Burnley - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time - ASAP StartAre you passionate about supporting children with complex and profound learning needs?Do you have the patience, resilience, and compassion required to thrive in a specialist SEN environment?Are you looking to gain meaningful experience ahead of a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, or Social Work?A highly supportive PMLD specialist school in Burnley is seeking a committed Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school supports pupils with PMLD, SLD, severe Autism, physical disabilities, and speech & communication difficulties, offering a nurturing and structured learning environment led by an experienced and forward-thinking leadership team.The Role - Complex Needs Teaching AssistantAs a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping deliver a highly personalised, sensory-based curriculum tailored to individual needs.You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create a safe, inclusive environment where pupils can make progress at their own pace. This is a hands-on role, requiring support with personal care, mobility, and communication development.You will also contribute to monitoring pupil progress, recording behaviours, and supporting the implementation of strategies designed to improve emotional regulation and engagement.This Complex Needs Teaching Assistant role can be challenging, but is incredibly rewarding for those committed to making a genuine difference.What's on OfferUp to £600 per weekFull-time, long-term Complex Needs Teaching Assistant roleImmediate start availableExtensive training in PMLD and complex needs supportSupportive multidisciplinary teamIdeal Candidate - Complex Needs Teaching AssistantExperience in care, SEN, or support work highly desirablePsychology graduates strongly encouraged to applyPatient, resilient, and empatheticComfortable supporting personal care needsPassion for working with children with complex needsThis Complex Needs Teaching Assistant role in Burnley offers a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist skills while making a lasting impact on the lives of children with PMLD.Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting Complex Needs Teaching Assistant role today.Prospero is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All candidates will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Burnley PMLD Specialist School - Up to £600 per weekIND-SEN IND-TA