SEND Teaching Assistant – PMLD Setting (Harrow) Location: Harrow, London Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience) Agency: Axcis Education Axcis Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a warm and welcoming special needs school in Harrow for a SEND Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity working with pupils who have Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), many of whom require personal care and close 1:1 or small group support. The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong multidisciplinary team, and commitment to providing personalised learning for pupils with complex needs. Key Responsibilities: Supporting students with PMLD in both classroom and care-based activities Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene Helping deliver bespoke education plans in collaboration with teachers and therapists Using specialist communication tools such as Makaton, PECS, or AAC systems Encouraging independence and well-being for each child Maintaining a calm, nurturing, and structured environment Essential Requirements: Experience working with children or young adults with PMLD or complex needs Comfortable providing personal care as part of the daily routine Patient, resilient, and committed to inclusive education Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one) Right to work in the UK Desirable Skills/Training: Manual handling, safeguarding, or medical training (e.g., gastrostomy, epilepsy awareness) Relevant TA qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning) What Axcis Offers: A dedicated consultant who understands SEND roles Free training and CPD opportunities Competitive pay rates and weekly pay Long-term roles with potential for permanent placements A chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people with additional needs<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Patrick Kay on 020 7580 2956.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Patrick Kay&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956</strong></strong>