SEND Teaching Assistant

1 week ago

Keighley, United Kingdom PK Education Full time

SEND Teaching Assistant – Special School
Bradford
Temporary – Term Time Only

PK Education is partnering with special schools in Bradford area who are seeking experienced Special Educational Needs (SEND) Teaching Assistants who are flexible, consistent, and reliable in supporting students with a wide range of SEND needs. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in working with severe complex needs, PMLD, SLD and non-verbal and pre-verbal primary & Secondary aged students. This role is challenging but incredibly rewarding, ideally for individuals with prior experience in special schools or similar settings.

Role Overview:

Location: North Bradford
Duration: Temporary, Full-time, Term-time only
Daily Rate: £12.07 -£14.43 per hour
Key Responsibilities:

Support the class teacher and SEND students, ensuring their needs are met at all times.
Work with Primary and secondary age students with severe complex needs, PMLD, SLD,  non-verbal, and pre-verbal ASD assisting with their individual learning and development.
Build trusted, nurturing relationships with students to create a positive learning environment.
Support students to understand and manage their abilities, challenges, and frustrations, helping them to achieve learning outcomes.
Show a flexible and hands-on approach to working with a wide range of needs.
Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with students with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, especially in a special school or similar setting.
Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
Experience with children on the Autistic Spectrum and those with severe learning difficulties.
MAKATON, PECS, Visual Aids, PEG Feed, and Hoist Training are desirable, but not essential.
Some Personal Care may be involved.
Passionate, motivated, and highly enthusiastic about working with students who have differentiated needs.
Knowledge of SEND teaching strategies and a deep understanding of how to tailor support to meet individual needs.
Additional Qualifications (Desirable):

GNVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care
SEND Diploma or equivalent
MAKATON, PECS, Visual Aid, and other SEND-specific training
Must have a Child and Adult workforce DBS on the subscription service or willing to obtain one.
What We Offer:

Competitive pay.
An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with severe complex needs.
A supportive environment where you can develop and grow professionally.
PK Education's commitment to providing fair pay and matching candidates to roles that suit their skills.
How to Apply:
For more information about the role or to apply, please contact Tracey Young:
(phone number removed)
✉ (url removed)

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