Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

PMLD / Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

South Bristol | BS13 area

If you’re someone who notices the small wins and understands that progress looks different for every child, this role could be for you.

We’re supporting a South Bristol school to find Teaching Assistants with experience in PMLD or complex needs. The role involves personal care, sensory support, and close teamwork with teachers and therapists.

It’s practical, hands‑on, and incredibly rewarding work, best suited to someone who is compassionate, resilient, and committed.

• Have experience with PMLD, SLD, or complex needs
• Are comfortable with personal care duties
• Value teamwork and consistency
• Can travel to the BS13 area reliably

• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Free Thrive training to strengthen your SEMH expertise
• Access to CPD and ongoing consultant support
• Long‑term placements where you can make a lasting impact

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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.

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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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