Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Bradford
Salary: £90 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term
Agency: The Education Network
About the Role
The Education Network is currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in Bradford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) to make a real difference in their learning journey.
You will be working closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language difficulties. The ideal candidate will be patient, resilient, and committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN.
Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
Support pupils with their social, emotional, and academic development.
Encourage independence and build positive relationships with students.
Manage challenging behaviour in line with school policies.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.Requirements
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, care, or similar setting).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A caring, supportive, and patient approach.
Ability to remain calm and flexible in challenging situations.
A valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).Why join The Education Network?
Competitive daily rates of pay.
Dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
Opportunities to work in a variety of schools across Bradford.How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEN and want to join a supportive agency that values its staff, we’d love to hear from you.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days