Primary SEND Teaching Assistant: Compassionate Support

Justteachers Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Bradford within their on-site SEND provision. This full-time role begins in January 2027 and runs for the full academic year.

You will work with pupils with SEND, supporting their educational and emotional development, in collaboration with teachers and SEND staff to deliver tailored support and interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND in a school, education or care setting.
• Understanding of autism and SEMH needs.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support children with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs and learning difficulties.
• Assist in delivering targeted interventions and adapted learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and confidence.
• Work alongside class teachers and the SEND team to implement individual support plans.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Teamwork

Communication

Behaviour management

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Bradford within their on-site SEND provision. This full-time role begins in January 2027 and runs for the full academic year.

You will work with pupils with SEND, supporting their educational and emotional development, in collaboration with teachers and SEND staff to deliver tailored support and interventions.