SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs
Protocol Education • Sunderland, England • Posted July 12, 2026
About the Role
We are seeking compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs in a specialist educational setting.
In this role, you will support pupils with highly individualised learning programmes focused on communication, sensory exploration, physical development and engagement.
Duties may include:
- Supporting sensory and play-based learning
- Assisting with positioning and mobility
- Working alongside therapists and healthcare professionals
- Supporting feeding and personal care routines