SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Low Utley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to support partner primary schools in Keighley and surrounding areas. You will assist with pre-planned lessons, help maintain routines, and support children with a range of SEN needs in diverse school settings.

The role suits someone with strong behaviour management, who is honest, dependable, and flexible for day-to-day or long-term placements; immediate starts are available with ongoing opportunities to work close to home.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN needs.
• Confident assisting with pre-planned lessons and maintaining classroom routines.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and a calm, engaging approach.
• Honest, dependable, and reliable in all professional responsibilities.
• Flexible for day-to-day, short-term, or long-term placements.
• Able to adapt quickly to different school settings within the Keighley area.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting children with SEN in primary settings.
• Help with pre-planned lessons and maintain classroom routines.
• Demonstrate calm, engaging behaviour management.
• Be flexible for various lengths of placements.
• Collaborate with local schools and consultants.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Adaptable

Reliability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Keighley

Academics are currently recruiting a reliable, honest, and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to support our partner primary schools in Keighley and the surrounding area.

This role is ideal for a teaching assistant with experience supporting children with special educational needs who is confident working in a variety of primary school settings and understands the demands of SEN support.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with a range of SEN needs

• Be confident assisting with pre-planned lessons and maintaining classroom routines

• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and a calm, engaging approach

• Be honest, dependable, and reliable in all professional responsibilities

• Be flexible and professional for day-to-day, short-term, or long-term placements

• Adapt quickly to different school settings within the Keighley area

Academics works closely with a number of Keighley-based primary schools, offering regular and flexible opportunities close to home.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience and role

• Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements

• Paid weekly via Academics

• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant

Location: Keighley & surrounding areas
Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.