SEND Teaching Assistant

Swain House Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JL

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, term time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 3.15 pm Term time only plus 2 training days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Band 4 Point 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teaching assistant who: • Has a calm, positive and confident manner • Is supportive and has an understanding of the varying needs of SEND pupils • Is enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils to make good progress • Has good interpersonal skills • Is willing to undertake appropriate training to further their understanding of pupils with SEND • Has the ability to work successfully as part of a team • Is resilient • Is innovative, excited and has a passion to make a difference for our children

What the school offers its staff

Swain House Primary School would like to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated teaching assistant to work with SEND.

We can offer you: • A respectful, diverse, inclusive and safe environment where all pupils learn and thrive • Enthusiastic, friendly and well-motivated children who love to learn • A team of caring, committed and highly skilled staff and Governors • A supportive Leadership Team • An ambitious, Swain House centric curriculum which is personalised, celebrates diversity and offers a wide range of opportunities to broaden pupils’ experiences • Tailored CPD and opportunities to support career progression

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

If you are interested in the above post, please visit our school website to download the application pack to complete. Completed applications should be emailed to Jenny Smith, PA to the Headteacher – jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 9am Interviews will be held: Tuesday 17th November 2026 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff are expected to share this commitment by fulfilling the specific safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check if appropriate), an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Swain House Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 498 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Swain House Primary School website
• Email address: jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01274 639049
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/swain-house-primary-school

We are extremely proud of our happy and friendly school where all staff have a deep commitment to supporting the pupils and families of the community. Our pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum and many opportunities to engage in extra-curricular clubs and sports. Pupils in Key Stage 2 attend a residential visit every year and all of our pupils benefit from a range of regular, outdoor learning experiences at school including working in our fantastic wildlife area. Pupils are very positive about these visits and experiences and they give our children lifelong memories of their time at Swain House Primary School.
Swain House Primary School also has a Resourced Provision for Deaf Children. These pupils are integrated fully into the life of the school and are valued members of the school community.

Arranging a visit to Swain House Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Bradford and West Yorkshire