Connex - West Yorkshire
SEND Teaching Assistant | Supply & Long-Term Opportunities | Bradford | Weekly PAYE Pay
Location: Bradford
Start Date: Immediate & September 2026 Starts Available
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Pay: Roles paid to scale from Day 1
Eligibility: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
Flexible SEND Support Opportunities That Work Around You
Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for flexibility, variety, or your next long-term opportunity?
Connex Education is partnering with a range of primary & secondary schools across Bradford, seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistants for both day-to-day supply and longer-term assignments.
Whether you have experience working within education, care, support work, or have a strong understanding of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, we can help you find opportunities that align with your skills, availability and career aspirations.
With immediate and September 2026 start dates available, now is an excellent time to explore new opportunities and secure your next role.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.
Depending on the assignment, your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, PMLD and SEMH
- Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences
- Providing one-to-one and small group support
- Promoting pupil independence, confidence and wellbeing
- Supporting behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
- Encouraging participation in classroom and enrichment activities
- Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
About Our Partner Schools
We work with a range of specialist SEND schools across Bradford that are committed to helping every learner succeed.
Our partner schools are known for:
- Supportive and experienced leadership teams
- Inclusive and nurturing learning environments
- Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and personal development
- Excellent specialist support and resources
- Collaborative and welcoming staff teams
- Commitment to helping pupils achieve positive outcomes
While these roles can be challenging at times, they offer exceptional job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
Why Join Connex Education?
When you work with Connex Education, you’ll benefit from:
✔ Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company deductions
✔ Competitive rates of pay
✔ Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and commitments
✔ Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package with over 24 CPD courses
✔ Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st-century classroom
✔ Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
✔ Opportunities available throughout the academic year
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
- Right to work in the UK
Apply Today
Whether you’re seeking flexible supply work, a longer-term placement or your next SEND support opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of our specialist education team will contact you to discuss current opportunities across Bradford and help you find the right role.
Safeguarding Statement
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check, in line with Safer Recruitment practices, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and all relevant safeguarding legislation.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We respect and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications and experience, without discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.