Primary - Teacher

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

About the role:

Justteachers is currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school in Bradford within their on-site SEND provision. This rewarding full-time role is due to begin in January 2027 and will continue for the full academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting both their educational and emotional development. You will collaborate with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals to deliver tailored support and interventions that enable pupils to access learning successfully.

Key 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.

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with children with SEND within a school, educational or care setting.
• Understanding of a range of additional needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.