Teaching Assistant – Bradford

DATE POSTED

Subject

Special Education Needs

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Bradford

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Teacher
Supply
£95 - £120 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Bradford within their on-site SEND provision. This rewarding full-time role is due to begin in January 2027 and will continue for the full academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting both their educational and emotional development. You will collaborate with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals to deliver tailored support and interventions that enable pupils to access learning successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
  • Support children with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs and learning difficulties.
  • Assist in delivering targeted interventions and adapted learning activities.
  • Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
  • Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and confidence.
  • Work alongside class teachers and the SEND team to implement individual support plans.
  • Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
  • Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

 

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Previous experience working with children with SEND within a school, educational or care setting.
  • Understanding of a range of additional needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
  • A patient, caring and resilient approach.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
  • Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
  • Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
Job Reference: JT25SA 165434

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01274 905 440

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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