SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Supply to Temp-to-Perm
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term-Time
Salary: £90 - £95 per day

NextGen are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in Bradford.

The school supports young people aged 11-18 with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs and SEMH. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment with a strong focus on learning, wellbeing, independence, positive behaviour and preparing pupils for life beyond school.

The Role

• Support pupils with their learning, engagement and personal development.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, independence and life skills.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Provide personal care support where required, including toileting, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to meet individual pupil needs.
• Follow individual education and support plans.
• Promote pupil welfare and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate any concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people aged 11-18 with SEN/additional needs is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with personal care is desirable.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident supporting behaviour, emotional and communication needs.
• Reliable, adaptable and a strong team player.
• Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil development.

Interested? Apply today and make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional needs.

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