Support Worker, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant / Support Worker
Location: Bradford, BD5
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm (Must be available all five days)
Start:
23rd Feb
Contract: Long-term with potential for permanent placement
Please note:
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

We are recruiting caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join one of our partner schools in Bradford. This is an inclusive secondary school supporting young people aged 11–19 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. The school provides a nurturing, structured, and positive learning environment where every pupil is supported to reach their full potential.

This role will involve working across PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) classes
, supporting students with complex needs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with ASC, complex learning needs, and physical disabilities.

• Support students with complex needs in classroom and 1:1 settings

• Work across PMLD classes supporting learning and engagement

• Support with personal care
  , including toileting, hygiene, and dressing

• Assist with manual handling and positional changes

• Help pupils develop independence and confidence

• Use communication tools, visual aids, and structured routines

• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists

• Must be able to work Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm

• Must be comfortable providing personal care

• Caring, patient, and resilient nature

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Flexible, proactive, and willing to learn

• Experience working in SEN, care, or education settings is desirable

• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, or sensory strategies is beneficial (training can be provided)

• Supportive and inclusive school environment

• Training and ongoing CPD opportunities

• Opportunity to secure permanent employment

• A rewarding role making a real difference to students’ lives

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits include:

• Excellent rates of pay

• Free CPD-accredited training courses

• Wellbeing support and access to your personal consultant

• 24/7 communication and support

• Role-specific training and development opportunities

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