Job Introduction
Band 6 scale points 6-11 FTE £23,893 - 25,979pa pro rata (Hourly rates £12.38- £13.47)
Bradford Council is expanding its provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are established Specialist Resourced Provisions who support children with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across primary and secondary schools in the Bradford District.
We are seeking experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants to support these children in newly established provisions. Staff will be centrally employed by Bradford Children’s Services and deployed across various mainstream schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with ASD and SEMH needs in resourced provisions
- Assist with learning and development across primary or secondary age ranges.
- Work closely with teaching staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Help students build skills to achieve their full potential.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in supporting students with ASD or SEMH needs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children.
- A passion for making a real difference to the lives of children with SEND.
- Fluency in English: As required by the Code of Practice, you must provide examples of your fluency in your application.
- Ability to work well within a team and contribute to an inclusive school culture.
- Awareness of Principles of Keeping Children Safe in education
Why Apply?
- Exciting opportunity to be part of the growing SEND provisions in Bradford.
- Work in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Gain valuable experience in SEND, particularly working with children with ASD and SEMH.
- Be part of a dedicated team focused on making a positive impact on children’s education.
How to Apply
If you think you might be interested in joining our team and would like some further information about this post, please contact Scott Delves-Holmes by emailing scott.delves-holmes@bradford.gov.uk or Leena Claypole - leena.claypole@bradford.gov.uk
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 also 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. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.
