SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Age Group: 11-19 years
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £92 - £95 (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are seeking a confident and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex needs. The ideal candidate will have experience providing personal care and be comfortable working across different age groups and learning environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Provide tailored classroom and 1:1 support to meet individual learning and emotional needs.
• Assist students with personal care and daily routines where required.
• Support pupils with communication difficulties, autism, sensory needs, and additional learning needs.
• Promote student engagement, independence, and positive behaviour within the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and external professionals to deliver personalised support strategies.

What we're looking for:

• A caring, patient, and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people with complex SEND needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, and communication needs.
• Experience working with students aged 11-19 in a specialist setting, with the ability to provide personal care and tailored 1:1 support where required.
• A calm, consistent, and proactive approach to behaviour support and emotional regulation, with strong communication skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, dignity, and promoting the wellbeing, independence, and progress of every learner.

If you are passionate about supporting students both in the classroom and with personal care, please don't hesitate to get in touch or contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more information.

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