Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

NextGen Teachers; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Teachers is recruiting for a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Bradford to support pupils with autism and other needs in a specialist setting. You will work under the SEN team to deliver personalised activities and manage behaviours with care and professionalism.

The role offers full-time hours, a temporary-to-permanent pathway, and start ASAP. A DBS and GCSEs are preferred, with a patient, compassionate approach essential for student development.

Qualifications

• Patient, compassionate and understanding.
• Confident supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Experienced in managing and supporting challenging behaviour.
• Comfortable working with pupils with autism and communication needs.
• Flexible and willing to support personal care and hydrotherapy.
• A strong team player who can work effectively alongside teachers and SEN professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke and specialist support tailored to the individual needs of pupils.
• Support students with a range of SEN and complex additional needs.
• Help develop and deliver personalised learning activities based on each pupil's abilities and needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider SEN team to ensure pupils receive consistent and effective support.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviours, using appropriate strategies to promote positive outcomes.
• Provide support with personal care where required.
• Be confident and willing to use the school's hydrotherapy pool as part of the pupils' support and learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage their confidence, independence and development.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Behaviour management

Autism awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C)

Job description

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) Bradford, England

Salary: GBP19500 - GBP21000 per annum

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford, BD5
Salary: £19,500 – £21,000 per annum
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Agency: NextGen Teachers
Start Date: ASAP - Temp to Perm

Are you a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

NextGen Teachers are currently recruiting for a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Bradford (BD5).

The school provides a nurturing, inclusive and specialist learning environment for young people with a range of additional needs. We are looking for a patient, compassionate and confident individual with experience supporting pupils with SEN, particularly those with autism and communication needs.

The Role:

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide bespoke and specialist support tailored to the individual needs of pupils.
• Support students with a range of SEN and complex additional needs.
• Help develop and deliver personalised learning activities based on each pupil's abilities and needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider SEN team to ensure pupils receive consistent and effective support.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviours, using appropriate strategies to promote positive outcomes.
• Provide support with personal care where required.
• Be confident and willing to use the school's hydrotherapy pool as part of the pupils' support and learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage their confidence, independence and development.

The role is due to start ASAP and will initially be offered on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to become a long-term or permanent position for the right candidate.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, compassionate and understanding.
• Confident supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Experienced in managing and supporting challenging behaviour.
• Comfortable working with pupils with autism and communication needs.
• Flexible and willing to support with personal care and hydrotherapy.
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.
• A strong team player who can work effectively alongside teachers and SEN professionals.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or 1:1 Teaching Assistant is highly beneficial.
• Experience working within a secondary or specialist education setting is desirable.
• Minimum Grade 4/C in GCSE English and Maths.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Why Work with NextGen Teachers?

At NextGen Teachers, we take a personalised approach to recruitment. We take the time to understand both our schools and candidates, allowing us to carefully match the right people with the right environments.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with SEN, we would love to hear from you.