SEND Teaching Assistant - PMLD - Specialist School Location: Dartford, Kent Salary: £93 - £105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience. Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start date: 19/10/2026 Hours: Term time, 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday. A pupil making a choice, responding to an activity or taking part more independently can be a significant achievement. Transparency Education is seeking a PMLD SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school opportunity in Dartford. You will support pupils aged 4–19 with profound and multiple learning disabilities and associated physical, sensory and communication needs. This is a hands-on role that combines individualised learning with personal care and practical support throughout the day. Working with teaching and specialist colleagues, you will help pupils access sensory experiences and communicate in the ways that work for them. Relevant guidance and training will support tasks requiring specialist skills. Responsibilities • Provide one-to-one and small-group support for personalised learning • Use agreed communication methods and sensory resources • Assist with personal care while protecting privacy and dignity • Support mobility and feeding in line with care plans and completed training • Observe engagement and wellbeing and share changes promptly • Follow safeguarding, medical and risk-management procedures Requirements • Experience supporting PMLD or closely related complex needs • Willingness and ability to undertake personal care • A calm, compassionate manner and careful observation skills • Experience of moving and handling or alternative communication is desirable • An enhanced DBS check appropriate to the role, or willingness to complete one. What the role offers • The chance to develop skills in specialist learning and care support • A role where consistent relationships can make a meaningful difference to participation • Relevant guidance and training for specialist support tasks • Opportunities to learn through collaboration with teaching and specialist colleagues Apply below or email your CV to 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