SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & Complex Needs

Location: Bradford
Salary: £88-£115 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: Immediate

Be the difference in a child's day

We're looking for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Bradford, supporting pupils with autism and complex learning difficulties. This isn't just a classroom role—it's about building trust, creating calm, and helping children feel safe enough to learn and grow.

What you'll be doing

Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups within a specialist SEN provision

Helping children develop routines, independence and communication skills

Using patience and creativity to make learning accessible and enjoyable

Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and therapists to provide consistent, holistic support

Creating a safe, structured space where every child can thrive

What we're looking for

Experience working with children or young people with SEND (autism experience a bonus!)

A calm, positive and resilient personality

Strong communication skills—you'll be a key part of the team around each child

Someone who celebrates the small wins and brings warmth to every interaction

Why join Protocol Education?

Weekly pay through PAYE - no umbrella companies

FREE access to our online CPD Academy

A supportive consultant who knows SEN inside out

Opportunities in both mainstream and specialist settings

Referral rewards when you recommend friends

✨ Every child deserves someone in their corner. If you're patient, empathetic and ready to make a difference in Bradford, this could be the role for you.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more—we'd love to chat!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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