SEND Teaching Assistant - Saltaire Primary | Birth to 19

Bradford Birth to 19; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Saltaire Primary School is recruiting a Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant. The role is term-time only and includes one training day per week with Birth to 19 Apprenticeship Academy, plus support from a mentor.

You will observe specialist practice and support pupils with SEND through personalised interventions. Working under the SENDCo, you will help deliver provision targeting EHCP goals, support behaviour and communication, and assist with daily classroom activities while completing your

Qualifications

• Support pupils with SEND including cognition and learning, ASD, SEMH and speech and language needs
• Adapt activities and resources to build independence
• Record pupil progress and support assessment and feedback to the teacher

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND and help deliver personalised provision and interventions
• Assist with safeguarding and creating a safe, inclusive classroom environment
• Supervise pupils during breaks and school trips and support emotional regulation and behaviour plans

Job description

Saltaire Primary School · Now recruiting

Level 3 Apprentice – Teaching Assistant

• Term time only
• 1 day per week with the training provider Birth to 19 Apprenticeship Academy.
• Support from a Mentor
• Opportunities to observe specialist practice (e.g. interventions, nurture, sensory approaches)

Reporting to

SENDCO

Key Dates

Closing Dates

19 October

Interview Dates

TBC

About the role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? Do you want to work in a vibrant, nurturing school where every child is encouraged to enjoy, achieve, and thrive?

Saltaire Primary School invites dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join us in our mission to provide an inclusive, creative, and inspiring learning environment.

• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND, including cognition and learning, ASD, SEMH and speech and language needs
• Adapt activities and resources, breaking tasks down to build understanding and independence
• Work with the teacher to deliver personalised provision, EHCP targets and small group or 1:1 interventions
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed strategies and behaviour plans
• Support communication and social interaction using visual supports, prompts and simplified language
• Help create a safe, inclusive and structured classroom environment
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and intimate care policies, including personal care where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo, external professionals and families
• Record pupil progress, support assessment and feed back to the teacher
• Complete the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, applying your training in daily practice
• Supervise pupils at break, lunchtime and on school trips
• Committed to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding.

In Return, We Offer

• A supportive, forward-thinking school community.
• A collaborative team dedicated to excellence.
• A calm and purposeful working environment.

The employer for this role is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants and welcome applications from all sections of the community.