Job Introduction
“Our vision is to provide high quality support for all Bradford children and young people using a collaborative approach through transformational learning experiences so that they can flourish, make excellent holistic progress and successfully transition to responsible citizens”.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SCIL Team as a Learning Support Specialist Teacher from 1st September 2026 (or earlier if possible). We are looking to appoint an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled Learning Support Specialist Teachers who is passionate about making a difference to the learning opportunities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the Bradford District.
You will work alongside key staff in schools to support them to identify and effectively support children and young people with cognition and learning needs through high quality teaching, reasonable adjustments and additional provision.
Experience of SEND (specifically cognition and learning) and the ability to enhance teaching practice in mainstream settings is essential.
Responsibilities of the post include ensuring that the safety and welfare of children and young people is paramount by implementing the relevant safeguarding practice and policies and liaising with other council colleagues including the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) where appropriate. Further details can be found within the supplied job description.
We can offer:
- An opportunity to work within a dedicated, skilled and supportive team.
- Planned continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to your role.
- Access to a health and wellbeing support offer and other employee benefits.
Contact:
If you would like an informal discussion then please contact Lucy Stead, Service Manager SCIL Team, Specialist Teaching & Support Services, email: lucy.stead@bradford.gov.uk
Recruitment Timeline:
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd April 2026
Shortlisting w/c: 13th April 2026
Observations/interviews w/c: 20th April 2026
An enhanced DBS check and children’s barred list check will be undertaken for these posts.
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
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