Future Teacher (SEN) Bradford

If you aspire to help children with complex needs achieve their potential – this Future Teacher role could be suited to you.

Teaching Personnel are working with a Special Needs school in Bradford who are looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant on a long term basis this term. The school are seeking a graduate who is interested in a long term career within Special Needs teaching.

The school caters for pupils aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs including Autism, Moderate and Severe Learning Disabilities, Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and Global Developmental Delay.

The successful applicant will be enrolled on Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme. Over the course of the placement, you will undertake a range of tasks from supporting student learning through one-to-one tuition to planning lessons for a class.  Through every new experience, you will be supported by the school's senior leadership team and, if you decide teacher training is your next step, we can give you the information you need to decide which route to qualification is most suitable.

As a special educational needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant you'll work with children and young people who need extra support, or require an advanced programme of learning in order to reach their full educational potential. A key aspect of working in this field is identifying individual needs and being responsible for creating a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.

Applications are welcomed from recent graduates from a range of degree specialisms, including Psychology, Sports Sciences, Social Care and/or Youth Work. You will be welcomed into a large staff team and will be fully supported by experienced Special Needs Teachers and Support Assistants.

You may also have received training in PECS, Makaton, TEACCH, and/or Team Teach – however this is not essential. Teaching Personnel hold regular CPD events to support your transition into Special Needs Teaching – please contact us to find out more!

You will need to show:

• Commitment to working with pupils with special educational needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – you will be working as part of a large, multi-disciplinary team
• Adaptability - it is important to be able to respond to the needs of the children and change plans accordingly
• A positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook
• Patience, understanding and empathy with pupils and parents

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Use special equipment and facilities, such as audiovisual materials and computers to stimulate interest in learning
• Collaborate with teachers and senior staff to define appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum
• Liaise with other professionals, such as Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Educational Psychologists
• Assist in meeting the personal care and/or medical needs of pupils
• Carry out administrative tasks, including updating and maintaining records of pupils' progress
• Effectively manage behaviour

If you are thinking about enhancing your career prospects as a Special Needs Teacher, please contact Rebecca Barham on the details provided, or make your application today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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