SEN Teaching Assistant Keighley

Justteachers Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Keighley. The role is full-time and temporary, providing long-term supply cover until Christmas 2026. You will support pupils with special educational needs to access learning and progress academically and socially.

The school prides itself on an inclusive ethos and positive learning environment. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to implement support plans, adapt activities,

Qualifications

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience supporting children with SEN in a school setting.
• Two education or school-based references.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with special educational needs within the classroom.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and support pupil engagement.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to implement support plans and interventions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils’ social and emotional development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and support staff.

Skills

SEN support

Behaviour management

Effective communication

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

About the role:

We are seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Keighley as soon as possible. This is a full-time, temporary position providing long-term supply cover until Christmas 2026.

The successful candidate will support pupils with special educational needs, helping them to access learning and make progress both academically and socially. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, positive learning environment, and strong commitment to meeting the needs of every child.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support to pupils with special educational needs within the classroom.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and support pupil engagement.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to implement support plans and interventions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils’ social and emotional development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and support staff.

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience supporting children with special educational needs in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of SEN, including strategies to support a range of learning and behavioural needs.
• Two education or school-based references.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.