Behavioural SEN Teaching Assistant
Primary School, Bradford
Full-time, Monday to Friday
Do you have a calm head, a kind heart, and the patience to see past behaviour to the child underneath?
A welcoming primary school in Bradford is looking for a full-time Behavioural SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils who need consistency, understanding, and the right adult by their side.
This role is all about relationships. You’ll be helping children who find school tricky at times, supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and access to learning in a way that works for them.
Your day-to-day will include
* Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, often linked to SEN
* Providing 1:1 or small group support within the classroom
* Helping pupils manage emotions, routines, and transitions
* Using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff
This role could be perfect if you
* Have experience supporting children with behavioural needs or SEMH
* Are calm, resilient, and consistent, even on challenging days
* Can build trust and set clear boundaries with warmth
* Are available full-time and looking for a long-term role
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
* Full-time work in a supportive Bradford primary school
* Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy
* Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
* Opportunities to gain Thrive training, if you’re not already trained
If you’re Thrive trained, that’s a big plus. If not, we’ll happily support you to complete Protocol Education’s free Thrive training, a great way to strengthen your behaviour toolkit and stand out to schools.
If you’re ready to be the steady presence a child relies on, we’d love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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