SEN Teaching Assistant - Bradford

Temporary / Supply | Potential for Long-Term Opportunity

NextGen Teachers are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Bradford, seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a temporary supply basis, with the potential for the position to develop into a long-term opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them develop their confidence, independence and essential life skills while making a meaningful difference to their educational journey.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored assistance, helping pupils engage with learning and develop essential skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities throughout the school day.

• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated and accessible learning activities.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access the curriculum.

• Encouraging communication, social interaction, confidence and independence.

• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and helping them manage and regulate their emotions.

• Following individual education plans and behaviour support strategies.

• Creating a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment.

• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to meet pupils' individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a patient, compassionate and proactive individual who is genuinely passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, although transferable experience will also be considered.

• A positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach to supporting pupils with diverse needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• A calm and nurturing approach, with the confidence to respond appropriately to challenging situations.

• A genuine commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting pupil independence.

• The right to work in the UK.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

• The ability to provide at least two professional references.

What NextGen Teachers Can Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference within a specialist SEN school in Bradford.

• Valuable experience working with pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience within specialist SEND education.

• A temporary supply placement with the potential to become a longer-term position.

• The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for pupils.

Apply Today!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

We would love to hear from you!

Apply directly through this advert or contact NextGen Teachers to find out more about this opportunity in Bradford.Or email molly@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more details...

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