SEND Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Bradford. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting in January and continuing until the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning, develop their confidence and reach their full potential. You will work closely with the class teacher to provide tailored support, encourage positive behaviour and create an inclusive learning environment.

Our partner school is looking for a patient, enthusiastic and nurturing individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities.
• Providing individual and small-group support where required.
• Working alongside the class teacher to implement learning activities and support pupil progress.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and social development.
• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Required Skills and Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or relevant experience supporting children with SEND.
• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• An understanding of different learning needs and strategies to support pupils effectively.
• Confidence supporting classroom learning, managing behaviour and adapting activities to individual needs.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Working as a SEND Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100.00 per day, equating to £18,055 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year (195 days), dependent on experience and days worked.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

This SEND Teaching Assistant position is based in Bradford and is easily commutable from Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Pudsey, Queensbury, Thornton and Cleckheaton.

If you are a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference to children's education, we would love to hear from you! Apply today or contact Flourish Education for more information.

Legal:
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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