Curriculum Support Assistant - Bradford

Justteachers Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Bradford seeks a dedicated Curriculum Support Assistant to join a SEND school on a full-time basis from September, with a view to permanent placement for the right candidate.

You will support pupils with SLD and PMLD, delivering accessible lessons, assisting with sensory activities, and providing one-to-one/small group help to reach individual goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, support or SEND settings.
• Understanding of/SEND needs such as SLD or PMLD is helpful.
• Confidence using practical, sensory and communication approaches.
• Patient, caring and resilient with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Teaching assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, adapted lessons for pupils with SLD/PMLD.
• Assist with sensory-based and practical activities to promote engagement.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to access the curriculum.
• Encourage communication, independence, social skills and confidence.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, feeding and medical needs per care plans.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment and promote wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals for consistency.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Health and Social Care

Job description

About the role:

A specialist SEND school in Bradford is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Curriculum Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. The school supports pupils with SLD and PMLD, providing a nurturing and highly personalised learning environment where every child is encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with complex needs and helping them achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, adapted, and accessible lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils with SLD and PMLD.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of sensory-based and practical learning activities that promote engagement and participation.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum and achieve their learning objectives.
• Encourage the development of communication, independence, social skills, and confidence through positive interactions and structured support.
• Support pupils with personal care, mobility, feeding, and medical needs where required, following individual care plans and school procedures.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes wellbeing and positive learning experiences.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure pupils receive consistent and effective support.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people in an education, care, support, or SEND setting.
• An understanding of SLD, PMLD, or other complex learning needs and a willingness to adapt. support to meet individual requirements.
• Confidence supporting learning through practical, sensory, and communication-based approaches.
• A patient, caring, and resilient nature, with a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, Health and Social Care, Childcare, or equivalent experience are desirable but not essential.