Complex Needs / PMLD Support Assistant Liverpool

  • Aspire People Limited
  • Liverpool, Merseyside
  • Oct 25, 2025
Seasonal Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

"Every small step is a big achievement."We're looking for compassionate, dedicated people to support children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in Liverpool's specialist SEND schools.You'll be part of a close-knit team helping pupils who have a range of complex needs - including sensory, physical, medical, and communication challenges - to access learning, build trust, and experience joy every day.What the role involves: Providing one-to-one and small-group support in a classroom setting Assisting pupils with personal care, including toileting and changing Supporting children with mobility and physical needs - including wheelchair transfers and use of hoists (training provided if needed) Helping to deliver sensory-based learning activities designed around each child's individual plan Working closely with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to ensure every child is safe, comfortable, and includedWhat we're looking for: Experience supporting children or adults with complex physical and learning needs (school, residential, or care settings) Awareness of PICA, PEG feeding, epilepsy, and medical protocols Confidence working with wheelchair users and using hoisting equipment safely Someone calm, patient, and committed to providing dignified personal care A team player who can adapt quickly, follow care plans, and celebrate every small milestone Must be able to provide two years' worth of employment referencesWhat's on offer: Term-time hours (school hours only - perfect for work-life balance) Local placements across Liverpool, Sefton & Knowsley Ongoing training, including moving & handling, PEG, hoist, and safeguarding The chance to make a real difference for pupils with the most complex needsThis role is perfect for people from care, healthcare, or special education backgrounds - or anyone with a genuine passion for helping every child reach their full potential."It's not just support - it's connection, care, and communication."INDTAAspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.