Overview
Job title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Salary: £22,300 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
This role does not offer sponsorship
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new school from day one and help shape a supportive, inclusive culture for pupils and staff alike. You will support vulnerable young people, helping them grow, succeed, and achieve far more than they imagined possible.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Work closely with pupils to guide their learning journeys
* Support teachers in delivering engaging, tailored lessons
* Prepare materials and lead small group or individual activities
* Help pupils meet emotional, social, and physical needs
* Encourage independence, confidence, and participation
* Support both classroom-based and outdoor learning experiences
You will play a vital role in helping each pupil flourish in a setting built around respect, care, and understanding.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from candidates who:
* Hold GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths, or equivalent
* Have experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or SEN setting
* Are adaptable, compassionate, and proactive in their approach
* Thrive in a team-focused environment and are committed to collaboration
* Are confident supporting both structured learning and creative, outdoor experiences
Most importantly, you should be motivated by a desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.
About us
Our New Options Autism School Bradford Beacon School is proposed to open September 2025 and will cater for 37 pupils aged 4 - 11 years with a variety of complex needs including ASC. For over 16 years Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. In 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options, cycle-to-work schemes, electric car purchase, and more
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Note: 4DWW (4-Day Working Week) is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and welfare of pupils. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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