SEN Teaching Assistant; Secondary
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Beckfoot Hazelbeck School, Keighley
Contract: Long Term, Day to Day and Temp to Perm
Working Pattern: Term Time Only, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)
Beckfoot Hazelbeck School is seeking a committed, caring, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team supporting pupils aged with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
This is a highly rewarding role within a specialist secondary setting, where you will support students with complex learning needs, communication difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
A key aspect of this role includes supporting pupils with personal care needs
, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence are promoted at all times.
- Support students aged with a range of SEND needs in both classroom and practical settings.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to promote learning, independence, and engagement.
- Assist with the delivery of personalised learning programmes under the direction of teaching staff.
- Support pupils with personal care needs, including toileting and hygiene, in a safe and respectful manner.
- Help manage behaviour in line with individual support plans and school policies.
- Promote communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to support pupil development.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND (preferred but not essential).
- A calm, patient, and caring approach.
- Willingness and confidence to support personal care routines
. - Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to remain resilient and positive in a challenging but rewarding environment.
- A genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs to achieve their potential.
- A welcoming, supportive, and highly experienced SEN team.
- A rewarding role making a real difference in the lives of young people.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A well-resourced specialist learning environment.
- The opportunity to develop skills in a specialist secondary setting ().
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