Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant for a Bradford setting that supports students with diverse needs. The role offers both full-time and part-time options and contracts for short and long-term placements, with on-site work.

The successful candidate will deliver personalised support, help with learning tasks, promote independence and maintain consistent engagement during the school day, within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs.
• Experience working within an education, SEND or specialist provision setting.
• Ability to provide individualised support based on students' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to students with complex needs.
• Assist with learning and promote independence.
• Support student engagement throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Education setting experience

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Experience in education/SEND

Job description

Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with additional needs?

Do you have the patience and resilience to support young people with complex needs?

Can you build positive relationships with students and provide consistent, individualised support within an education setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist setting in Bradford supporting students with a range of complex needs. The setting provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

The setting is looking for a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant for short and long-term opportunities, with both full-time and part-time work available. The successful Complex Needs Teaching Assistant will provide individualised support to students with complex needs, assisting with learning, promoting independence and supporting their engagement throughout the school day.

The successful Complex Needs Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs
• Experience working within an education, SEND or specialist provision setting
• The ability to provide individualised support based on students' needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Hours: Full-time

Location: BD5 0AD

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026