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
4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial: you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while receiving full-time pay, subject to probation and contractual terms.
Responsibilities
* 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’ll play a vital role in helping each pupil flourish in a setting built around respect, care, and understanding.
What We’re Looking For
* 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. Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties for over 16 years. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading the sector in delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was 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 at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake each day knowing your role will have a positive impact. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS for successful applicants.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with a reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) options include:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Centred discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover and Family Growth Support
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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