SEND Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay scheme

Pension contributions

Safeguarding & Prevent training

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Flourish Education are recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a Bradford primary school. This full-time, long-term role starts in January and runs until the end of the academic year.

You will support pupils with SEND to access learning, build confidence and reach their potential, working closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored activities and a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of diverse learning needs and strategies.
• Ability to support classroom learning and manage behaviour.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support as required.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to implement activities and monitor pupil progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and social development.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication & teamwork

Patience & resilience

Understanding learning needs

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Job description

Flourish Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Bradford. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting in January and continuing until the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning, develop their confidence and reach their full potential. You will work closely with the class teacher to provide tailored support, encourage positive behaviour and create an inclusive learning environment.

Our partner school is looking for a patient, enthusiastic and nurturing individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities.
• Providing individual and small-group support where required.
• Working alongside the class teacher to implement learning activities and support pupil progress.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and social development.
• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Required Skills and Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or relevant experience supporting children with SEND.
• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• An understanding of different learning needs and strategies to support pupils effectively.
• Confidence supporting classroom learning, managing behaviour and adapting activities to individual needs.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Working as a SEND Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100.00 per day, equating to £18,055 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year (195 days), dependent on experience and days worked.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

This SEND Teaching Assistant position is based in Bradford and is easily commutable from Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Pudsey, Queensbury, Thornton and Cleckheaton.

Legal:

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.