Bank Staff SEND Teaching Assistant

Engage Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible day-to-day work

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD and professional development

Wellbeing support

Travel discounts and retail offers

£50 Amazon voucher for referrals

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting Bank Staff SEND Teaching Assistants to work across partner SEN schools in Bradford. You will support pupils on 1:1 or small groups, helping with learning, communication and development while covering planned and unplanned absences.

This role offers flexible day-to-day work with a dedicated consultant, competitive daily pay, and opportunities to gain experience in a range of SEND settings. All roles require safeguarding focus and support for pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational settings.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is preferred.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and maintain safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across SEN settings, covering planned and unplanned absences.
• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups.
• Assist pupils with learning, communication and development needs.
• Help maintain a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support staff and teachers and follow individual plans and school policies.
• Uphold safeguarding and pupil wellbeing during all activities.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Reliable and adaptable

Job description

Bank Staff SEND Teaching Assistant – Bradford

SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | Bank Staff | Flexible Work

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in SEND schools across Bradford?

Or are you looking to build your experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Engage Education is currently recruiting Bank Staff SEND Teaching Assistants to work across our partner SEN schools in Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, enthusiastic individuals who want the flexibility to choose when they work while making a genuine difference to pupils.

About the Role

As a Bank Staff SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide classroom support across a range of specialist school settings, helping to cover both planned and unplanned staff absences.

Depending on the school and pupils you are supporting, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Supporting children with their learning, communication and development
• Helping pupils manage their behaviour and emotions
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff
• Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Following individual support plans and school policies
• Maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

You may be supporting pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties, learning difficulties and complex SEND.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND, either professionally or personally
• Have worked in a school, nursery, care, youth work or similar setting
• Are confident managing challenging behaviour
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are reliable, adaptable and able to work at short notice
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children to reach their potential
• Understand the importance of safeguarding

Why Work with Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we have over a decade of experience supporting education professionals and building strong relationships with schools across the UK.

As an Engage candidate, you will receive:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible day-to-day work
• Opportunities to work across a range of SEN schools
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Free CPD and professional development
• Wellbeing support
• Travel discounts and retail offers
• £50 Amazon voucher for successful referrals

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake, or have undertaken, a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided where required.

By applying for this role, you consent to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database in line with GDPR requirements.

If you do not hear from us within 2 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will, however, retain your details and contact you should a suitable opportunity become available.