SEN Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs)

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference BD PSEN _1792422007
Closing date November 19, 2026
Location Bradford, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs (BD9, Bradford)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with complex additional needs?

Veritas Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced Primary SEN School in BD9, Bradford, seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of complex needs on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting children across the primary age range who have a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, sensory processing difficulties, and complex behavioural needs.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop communication and social skills, and achieve their individual targets within a safe and nurturing environment.

The Role

  • Supporting children on a 1:1 basis and within small group settings
  • Assisting pupils with complex learning, communication, and sensory needs
  • Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom
  • Using behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where required
  • Encouraging engagement, independence, and social development
  • Supporting with personal care when necessary
  • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to meet individual needs

    • Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
  • Experience working with pupils with Autism, PMLD, SLD, or complex needs
  • Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Resilient, patient, and nurturing approach
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

    • What We're Looking For

    ✔ Enthusiastic and proactive individuals

    ✔ Passionate about supporting children with additional needs

    ✔ Confident managing challenging behaviours when required

    ✔ Caring, patient, and committed to helping every child succeed

    ✔ Able to adapt to the individual needs of each pupil

    This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career within SEN education while making a lasting impact on children's lives.

    To apply, please send your CV to Olivia Jewitt at Veritas Education.

    ???? ojewitt@veritas-education.com

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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