Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Leader Recruitment Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education seeks a dedicated Primary SEND Teaching Assistant in Bradford to support a Year 3 pupil with Autism and SEMH needs. This long-term role entails providing 1:1 support to foster the pupil's learning and emotional wellbeing. Candidates should be patient, empathetic, and able to create a nurturing environment, with experience in primary education or similar fields being beneficial. The position offers ongoing support, training, and a stable working atmosphere.

Benefits

PAYE payroll through in-house finance team

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to SEND-specific training

Fair pay and full compliance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism or SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Willingness to assist with personal care is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to create a calm and predictable environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Offer emotional reassurance and help the pupil self-regulate.
• Support access to learning activities and adapt tasks as needed.
• Encourage positive classroom behaviour and social interaction.
• Implement strategies recommended by professionals.
• Build a trusting relationship with the pupil.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Education

Experience in primary education or related fields

Job description

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 3 (Bradford)

Full-Time | Long-Term Position | Autism & SEMH Support | Personal Care Desirable

Leader Education are recruiting a dedicated Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with an EHCP in a welcoming primary school located in Bradford. This is a long-term role working closely with a child who requires consistent, nurturing, and structured support to succeed in the classroom.

About the Role

You will work on a 1 : 1 basis with a Year 3 boy who has a diagnosis of Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Your role will be to create a calm, predictable environment that supports the pupil’s learning, emotional regulation, and wellbeing.

• Providing tailored 1 : 1 support throughout the school day
• Offering emotional reassurance and helping the pupil self-regulate
• Supporting access to learning activities and adapting tasks where needed
• Encouraging positive classroom behaviour and social interaction
• Implementing strategies recommended by the SENCo and external professionals
• Building a trusting, consistent relationship with the pupil
• Personal care may be required, and willingness to assist is desirable but not essential

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is patient, empathetic, and able to stay calm under pressure. Experience supporting children with Autism or SEMH needs is highly desirable, but not essential if you bring the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

You may come from backgrounds such as :

• Primary education
• Youth work
• Care or Health & Social Care
• Psychology
• Behaviour support
• Creative or therapeutic roles

Why Work With Leader Education?

• PAYE payroll through our in-house finance team
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to Team Teach and SEND-specific training
• Fair pay and full AWR compliance
• Long-term, stable work in a supportive primary setting

All candidates will be required to complete our Safer Recruitment checks. An Enhanced Child DBS is required; if you do not hold one, you can apply directly through Leader Education.