Severe Learning Difficulties Support Worker

Veritas Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education in Bradford is seeking a Severe Learning Difficulties Support Worker to support a specialist secondary school for students aged 11–19 with complex needs, including ASD, SLD and PMLD. The role emphasizes communication, independence, and wellbeing through personalised approaches and specialist facilities.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, using AAC and sensory-based strategies, with term-time hours and both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism, SLD or PMLD.
• Ability to use AAC, visual aids, and alternative communication methods.
• Enhanced DBS check is mandatory and welcome to assist safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to students with complex SEND.
• Supporting pupils with autism, SLD, PMLD and associated needs.
• Using AAC and visual aids for communication and learning.
• Delivering structured sensory-based activities and supporting regulation.
• Assisting with personal care, feeding and other care needs as required.
• Supporting physical development, mobility and independence.
• Following individual education plans and therapy programmes.
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists and other professionals.

Skills

Autism support

SLD & PMLD familiarity

Non-verbal communication

Personal care support

Education

Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C)

Job description

Title: Severe Learning Difficulties Support Worker

Location: BradfordSalary: £93-£115 per dayContract: Full-time and part-time opportunities availableHours: Monday to Friday, term time

Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people with complex additional needs?

Veritas Education is recruiting enthusiastic, patient and dedicated Severe Learning Difficulties Support Worker to support a specialist secondary school in Bradford, catering for students aged 11-19 with a range of complex learning and developmental needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

The school offers a highly personalised approach to education, with a strong emphasis on communication, independence, sensory development and individual wellbeing. Students benefit from specialist facilities, including sensory rooms, soft play areas, hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.

The Role

You will play an important part in helping students access learning, develop communication skills and achieve meaningful personal milestones.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to students with complex SEND.
• Supporting pupils with autism, SLD, PMLD and associated additional needs.
• Using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), visual aids, symbols and communication systems.
• Supporting sensory regulation and delivering structured sensory-based activities.
• Assisting with personal care, feeding and other individual care requirements where needed.
• Supporting physical development, mobility and independence.
• Following individual education plans, healthcare plans and therapy programmes.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide consistent, person-centred support.

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting individuals with:

• Autism, including complex autism and sensory processing differences.
• Severe and profound learning difficulties.
• PMLD and physical disabilities.
• Non-verbal communication and alternative communication methods.
• Personal care, moving and handling or feeding support.
• Sensory integration, intensive interaction or communication-based interventions.
• Level 2 English and maths (GCSE grade 4/C or Functional Skills).
• Prior experience in Teaching Assistant Role or previous experience within a special school, residential care, complex needs provision or a healthcare setting would be highly beneficial.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)

Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

For further information, please contact

Hannah Gartshore - [e-mail]

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'