Learning Support Assistant

SAMpeople; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op member discount (10%)

Co-op flexible benefits

Discounted gym membership

Co-operative Credit Union benefits

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Co-op Academy Southfield in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is seeking a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. You will deliver bespoke education, develop personalised learning, and collaborate with our inclusion team to promote inclusion and confidence.

The role requires GCSE Maths and English (grades 4–9) and a genuine passion for inclusive education. Experience in SEN is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 essential.
• Meet the intermediate Threshold Level of English fluency essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke, specialist education tailored to SEN pupils.
• Develop and implement personalised learning to support each pupil’s needs.
• Use innovative teaching methods and resources to engage learners.
• Collaborate with external agencies and the inclusion team for holistic support.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment promoting confidence.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

SEN specialist training

Classroom confidence

High expectations

Build positive relationships

Initiative & teamwork

IT & outdoor learning

Inclusive education passion

Education

GCSE Maths and English 4-9

English proficiency (Threshold Level)

Tools

ICT in teaching

Job description

Are you a dedicated and experienced educator passionate about making a difference in the lives of Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? At Co-op Academy Southfield, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in our SEND provision.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant at Co-op Academy Southfield, you will deliver bespoke, specialist education tailored to meet the evolving needs of SEN pupils, including those with complex requirements.You will develop and implement personalised learning to support each pupil’s unique needs and abilities. Use innovative teaching methods and resources to engage and inspire young learners. Collaborate with external agencies and our wider inclusion team to ensure holistic support for pupil’s development. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and growth.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are anexcellentpractitioner. A specialism or additional training in Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable.
• Areconfidentin the classroom and understand how children with SEND, learn.
• Havehigh expectationsof what can be achieved.
• Seek to buildpositiverelationships with children.
• Areflexiblewith a good sense of humour and an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’.
• Are able to work to their owninitiativeas well as part of a team.
• Are confident andexcitedabout using and embracing IT and outdoor learning in their practice.
• Are flexible,hardworkingand have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our young learners.
• A genuinepassionfor inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Southfield, a ll our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

• Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.
• Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.
• Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.
• Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.
• Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.
• Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

Meet the intermediate Threshold Level of English fluency (Immigration Act 2016) essential

Co-op Academy Southfield

Co-op Academy Southfield

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Haycliffe Lane

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD5 9ET

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Key Role Information

Job type Full Time

Contract type Permanent

Closing 21/10/2026 08:00

Interview w/c 2 November 2026

Contract term TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks

Pay grade Real Living Wage | Real Living Wage - Real Living Wage