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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Sandy Lane Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 9JU

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

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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

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.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEND Advert.docx - 46.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sandy Lane Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 326 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Lane Primary School website
• Email address: kendal.sutcliffe@sandylane.bradford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01274 546 493
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-lane-primary-school

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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