SEND Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A dedicated education support service is seeking SEND Learning Support Assistants in Bradford. The role involves supporting students with severe and complex needs, assisting with their learning, and building positive relationships to create an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in special education and relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers competitive pay rates and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

On the job training

24/7 support from education consultants

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with a wide range of SEND.
• Passionate and motivated about supporting students with differentiated needs.
• Understanding of supporting students with severe learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and students to meet individual needs.
• Assist pupils with severe complex needs in their learning development.
• Build trusting relationships to create a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience with students on the Autistic Spectrum

Understanding of SEND teaching strategies

Comfortable with personal care

Team Teach training (advantage)

MAKATON

PECS

Education

Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

GNVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

SEND Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant Special School

Location: Bradford

Duration: Temporary, Full-time, Term-time only

PK Education is working in partnership with special schools across the Bradford area, seeking experienced and dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistants who are flexible, consistent, and committed to supporting students with a wide range of additional needs.

We are looking for individuals with a strong background in supporting pupils with severe and complex needs, including PMLD, SLD, and non-verbal and pre-verbal students at both Primary and Secondary levels. This is a rewarding role for those passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEND.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher and students, ensuring individual needs are met throughout the day.
• Work with pupils with severe complex needs, PMLD, SLD, and non-verbal and pre-verbal ASD, assisting with their learning and development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students in managing their abilities, challenges, and frustrations, helping them to achieve their learning outcomes.
• Show a flexible, hands‑on approach to supporting a diverse range of needs.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with a wide range of SEND, ideally in a special school or similar setting.
• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working with students on the Autistic Spectrum and with severe learning difficulties.
• Team Teach training is an advantage but not essential.
• Additional skills such as MAKATON, PECS, TEAM TEACH TRAINED, Visual Aids, PEG Feeding, or Hoist Training are desirable.
• Comfortable with aspects of personal care.
• Passionate, motivated, and enthusiastic about supporting students with differentiated needs.
• Good understanding of SEND teaching strategies and how to tailor support to meet individual needs

Desirable Qualifications:

• GNVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• SEND Diploma or equivalent
• Additional SEND‑specific training (e.g. MAKATON, PECS, TEAM TEACH)

• -Competitive rates of pay from between £12.07 - £14.43 per hour. (AWR Compliant)
• -On the job training provided by the school
• -24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants
• We pride ourselves on intelligently matching our supply and permanent candidates to schools, ensuring that the opportunities stretch and fulfil career ambitions. This is a promise that we have been delivering since 2005, with our simple, honest approach: offering our candidates highly competitive rates of pay with no hassle. We are committed to get it right. First time. Our mission is simple. To Inspire Potential. In our team. In our candidates. In every child.
• PK education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times.