SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD Courses

Referral scheme up to £100

Market leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant to join Bradford provisions. You will support pupils with SEND and challenging behaviours across KS3/KS4, delivering 1:1 support and small group interventions to promote positive learning and wellbeing.

The role offers an ASAP start, flexible short- or long-term placements, and competitive PAYE rates. A patient, resilient approach and strong relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and challenging behaviours.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 support and small group interventions across KS3/KS4.
• Promote positive behaviour and student engagement with learning.
• Support pupils with SEND to achieve their potential within inclusive provisions.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Resilient & proactive

Passion for SEND

Job description

Job Title: SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Bradford
Start Date: September
Salary: £95 - £115 per day

• Do you have experience supporting young people with SEND needs and challenging behaviour?
• Can you build positive relationships that help students thrive both academically and emotionally?
• Are you resilient, proactive and passionate about making a difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming SEND Provisions in Bradford, who are looking to appoint SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants. These settings have built an amazing community where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through consistency, understanding and a supportive approach.

we are looking to take on SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants on either a short-term or long-term basis with an ASAP start. The successful Behaviour Support Worker will support students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, delivering a mixture of 1:1 support and small group interventions, promoting positive behaviour and helping students engage successfully with their learning.

The successful Behaviour Support Worker will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and challenging behaviours
• Experience working within an Alternative Provision, SEND setting or similar environment
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.