Teaching Assistant

Mayfield Recruitment Services; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special needs school in Bradford is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 2 to 11 with severe learning difficulties and profound needs. The role involves assisting with personal care, facilitating communication, and implementing individual education plans. Ideal candidates should have empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills to help students achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist pupils with personal care in a respectful manner.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.
• Communication skills to support pupils with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
• Record and report pupil progress and concerns promptly.

Skills

Empathy & patience

Excellent communication skills - verbal and non-verbal

Team player with a flexible and proactive approach

Job description

We are working with a special needs school based in Bradford where their pupils always come first.

The pupils are aged 2 to 11 with severe learning difficulties, profound and complex needs and therefore the Teaching Assistant may have to undertake personal care.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties and profound, complex needs in accessing education and achieving their full potential. This includes providing personal care, assisting with communication, and supporting learning difficulties under the guidance of the class teacher and SEN team.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner
• Support pupils with physical disabilities, medical needs, and sensory impairments
• Help implement individual education plans and behaviour support strategies
• Facilitate communication using AAC tools, Makaton or other systems
• Promote social, emotional, and physical development through structured activities
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
• Record and report pupil progress and any concerns promptly

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Empathy & patience
• The ability to follow safeguarding and confidentiality protocols
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and non-verbal
• Team player with a flexible and proactive approach...