Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency in Bradford is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant. This role involves providing tailored support to pupils with complex needs in a nurturing school environment. Candidates should have experience working with children with learning or emotional challenges. The position offers competitive pay rates, personal career support, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Personalized career support

Opportunities for additional training and development

Friendly and supportive work atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience in school-based or similar settings with children with complex needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and developing life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and families.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with complex needs

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Calm and patient approach

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

SEND qualification

Team Teach training

Job description

Location: Bradford

Salary: £90 - £95 per day

Contract Type: Full-time, Part Time - Term Time Only

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs? Do you have the resilience, creativity, and compassion to support pupils with a range of learning, emotional, and behavioural challenges?

The Education Network is seeking a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing and inclusive school in Bradford. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils who require tailored support to thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and SEMH
• Support pupils who have EHCPs and personalised learning plans
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and developing life skills
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs (school-based or other settings)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEND, Team Teach) are desirable but not essential

Apply now by submitting your CV to the job advertisement or call the office on 0113 733 500

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs. An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.