Are you a dedicated and experienced educator passionate about making a difference in the lives of Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Co-op Academy Delius is a high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2-11 years with a range of complex educational and medical needs, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in our SEN educational provision.
Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Horton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 192 students and 123 staff. As our Special Needs Teaching Assistant you will be required to work across our two sites.
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant (full time, permanent & temporary) within our Enhanced Pathway Provision here at Co-op Academy Delius, you will deliver bespoke, specialist education tailored to meet the evolving needs of SEN pupils, including those with complex requirements. You will develop and implement personalised learning to support each pupil’s unique needs and abilities. Use innovative teaching methods and resources to engage and inspire young learners. Collaborate with external agencies and our wider inclusion team to ensure holistic support for pupil’s development. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and growth.
The highly skilled and dedicated staff at Co-op Academy Delius are passionate about supporting our pupils, and each other and we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals as well as enhancing our links in our local community and beyond. In your role as Special Needs Teaching Assistant you'll:
* Complement and proactively support the teacher in delivering effective teaching, learning, assessment and recording;
* Complement and proactively support the delivery of care, support programmes, interventions and therapies (including feeding, personal hygiene, mental health, physical health and behavioural);
* Support the class teacher in the planning and delivery of an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all pupils whilst meeting statutory requirements;
* Work within school policies, procedures and code of conduct under the direction and guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision (and delegation).
We are looking for candidates who:
* Are an excellent practitioner. A specialism or additional training in Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable.
* Are confident in the classroom and understand how children with SEND, learn.
* Have high expectations of what can be achieved.
* Seek to build positive relationships with children.
* Are flexible with a good sense of humour and an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’.
* Are able to work to their own initiative as well as part of a team.
* Are confident and excited about using and embracing IT and outdoor learning in their practice.
* Are flexible, hardworking and have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our young learners.
* A genuine passion for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference.
This role is customer facing and therefore in line with the Immigration Act 2016; all applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency of the English Language to the level defined in the .
Candidates invited to our recruitment day will be expected to complete several tasks; be observed in the classroom and be interviewed, in order to recruit staff of the highest professional quality.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking staff team that is committed to improving the lives of its pupils.
Visits to Co-op Academy Delius are warmly welcomed, should you wish to visit our Academy please email Human Resources and we will arrange a visit that works for you. hr-delius@coopacademies.co.uk
Closing date: 8.00am, Monday 8 December 2025
Recruitment Selection date: Monday 15 December 2025
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Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.