SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a rewarding role in Bradford. This position focuses on supporting children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) through therapeutic and sensory-rich learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience in personal care, a valid DBS, and the legal right to work in the UK. Attractive training opportunities and competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Personal consultant support

Access to training and development opportunities

Referral bonuses (£300 in vouchers)

Qualifications

• Extensive, recent experience supporting children with PMLD or complex physical disabilities.
• Proven confidence in providing personal care and using specialist manual handling equipment.
• An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver immersive, sensory-rich activities aligned with individualised learning goals.
• Assist with personal care needs while maintaining pupil dignity.
• Use specialist equipment and apply approved manual handling techniques.
• Implement programmes set by Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.

Skills

Experience with PMLD

Personal care skills

Communication methods

Physical fitness

Tools

Moving & Handling training

Team Teach training

Job description

Do you have a deep commitment to supporting children with the most complex needs?

Can you deliver therapeutic and sensory-rich learning experiences?

Are you confident in providing essential personal care and manual handling support?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Randstad Education is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled SEN Teaching Assistant for a rewarding role in a specialist primary setting in the Bradford area, focusing on Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

Key Responsibilities:

As a specialist TA, your role will focus entirely on the pupil's holistic needs and well-being. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering immersive, sensory-rich activities (e.g., hydrotherapy, tactile engagement) aligned with individualised learning goals.
• Assisting confidently with all aspects of personal care, including feeding, hygiene, and changing, maintaining the pupil's dignity at all times.
• Safely using specialist equipment (hoists, wheelchairs) and applying approved Moving & Handling techniques to support mobility.
• Utilising non-verbal communication methods (objects of reference, gesture) to build rapport and aid interaction.
• Implementing programmes set by Speech and Language Therapists (SALT) and Occupational Therapists (OT) within the classroom.

Requirements:

To excel in this position, you must possess:

• Extensive, recent experience supporting children with PMLD or complex physical disabilities.
• Proven confidence in providing personal care and using specialist manual handling equipment.
• An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for a new one).
• The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.
• Training certificates in Moving & Handling and/or Team Teach are highly advantageous.
• Exceptional patience, reliability, and physical fitness necessary for the demands of the role.

Why Work With Randstad?

• We ensure you are paid a fair, competitive wage for your specialist skills.
• You'll have a personal consultant to guide you and support you throughout your placements.
• Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.
• We work with a wide range of schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.

If you have the essential skills in complex personal care and moving & handling, apply today and take the next step in your career.

For additional information, you can contact the Leeds team at [e-mail] or call 01132462500.