SEND Teaching Assistant – Trainee Opportunity

SEND Teaching Assistant – Trainee Opportunity

Location: Bradford BD5, West Yorkshire
Salary: £10.00–£13.00 per hour
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: October
Training: Fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

SEND Teaching Assistant – Earn While You Learn

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We are currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist SEND school in Bradford, working with pupils aged 11–19.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in education while gaining a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification alongside hands-on experience in school.

About the school

The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, with a particular focus on:

• Autism
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, gaining valuable experience in a specialist SEND environment.

The role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties
• Help pupils develop their communication, independence and confidence
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Assist with literacy, numeracy and targeted interventions
• Support the delivery of individual learning programmes
• Follow strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual support plans
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation
• Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage their engagement in learning

What you will receive

• £10.00–£13.00 per hour
• Fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Specialist SEND pathway
• Opportunity to progress towards Level 4 HLTA
• Practical, school-based experience
• Structured mentoring and support throughout the apprenticeship
• Training completed flexibly during school holidays
• Full DBS application support
• Long-term opportunities within education and SEND

Who are we looking for?

This role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Interested in a career in education or SEND
• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• A strong communicator
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Keen to learn and develop professionally

The role could be particularly suited to:

• Psychology or Education graduates
• Aspiring teachers
• Existing Teaching Assistants or support workers
• Youth workers and mentors
• Care workers
• Graduates looking to gain school-based experience
• Career changers looking to move into education

Requirements

• Commitment to completing an 11-month apprenticeship
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above preferred
• You must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded qualification
• You must be willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check (full support provided)

Ready to start your career in SEND?

If you’re looking for a Teaching Assistant role in Bradford where you can earn while gaining a recognised qualification and valuable SEND experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.