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SEND Teaching Assistant Special School

North Bradford

PK Education are working with a generic special school in the North of Bradford, who are looking for a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to work on long-term temporary role starting in September. Within this generic special school, it ranges from Autism non-verbal to verbal, high needs ASC, Profound Multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, Downs Syndrome and complex needs. This would ideally suit an individual who is experienced supporting individuals with special educational needs, highly flexible with hands on approach. Please be aware if you do not have the experience, we will not proceed you to the interview stage. If you would like further information about this role please contact me on: (phone number removed) or email

Job Spec:

Support the teacher as a SEND Teaching assistant and the SEN students within the class, ensuring the needs of the students met at all times.
Must have experience supporting vulnerable children from early years foundation.
Be prepared to get involved.
Ability to re-direct any negative or spontaneous challenging behaviour children may display.
Build trusted relationships with the students.
Provide a nurturing approach to understand the students abilities and frustrations to create a positive outcome in their learning.
Job Spec:

Must have minimum Level two teaching assistant or equivalent.
It would be an advantage if you have GNVQ level 2 Health and Social care, SEND Diploma or equivalent.
MAKATON, PECS, PEG FEED, HOIST TRAINED all an advantage, but not essential.
Must be highly enthusiastic and a highly motivated individual with a real passion for supporting children with differentiated needs.
Team Teach is an advantage; however, training provided.
Have knowledge of the children and young people on the Autistic spectrum disorder and severe learning difficulties.
Fully committed and adaptable.
Must have Valid DBS on the subscription service.
Be willing to have a flexible approach.

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