Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Sandy Lane Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 9JUThis job expired on 10 July 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Pay scale
- Band 7
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key skills: SEND support, classroom assistance, behaviour management, lesson preparation, communication, teamwork, literacy, numeracy, ICT, safeguarding, and inclusive education.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience within a supportive primary school environment.
What the school offers its staff
- Supportive and friendly school community.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Valuable experience in a rewarding educational setting.
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in children's lives
Further information about the job
Sandy Lane is a warm and welcoming one and half form entry primary school situated on the outskirts of Bradford. The school has a dedicated, supportive and friendly school community with the highest expectations and aspirations for children and staff. Sandy Lane Primary is looking to employ a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to work in KS1.
Job Information
Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Key Stage 1, this role involves working closely with teachers to help pupils access learning, develop social skills, and achieve their full potential. Responsibilities include planning and delivering tailored learning activities, providing one-to-one and small-group support, promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment, and assisting with pupils' personal, social, and emotional development. The role requires experience working with SEND children, strong communication skills, patience, and a commitment to supporting individual learning needs.
Key skills:SEND support, classroom assistance, behaviour management, lesson preparation, communication, teamwork, literacy, numeracy, ICT, safeguarding, and inclusive education.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience within a supportive primary school environment.
Role Overview: To support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by helping them access learning, develop socially and emotionally, and achieve their full potential within a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
Key Duties:
- Support pupils with SEND in lessons and activities.
- Plan and prepare learning activities.
- Assist with pupils' curriculum, personal, and social development.
- Create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
- Work closely with teachers and other staff members.
- Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sandy Lane Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 326 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- kendal.sutcliffe@sandylane.bradford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01274 546 493
Arranging a visit to Sandy Lane Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kendal.sutcliffe@sandylane.bradford.sch.uk.
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