SENTABD

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bradford
Start: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanent placement)

Milk Education is recruiting compassionate and dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistants to work across a range of Primary and Specialist SEND settings in Bradford from September. Our partner schools provide inclusive, nurturing, and structured learning environments where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

This role requires candidates to be available full-time and willing to travel across Bradford to support different school settings where required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates looking to begin a career in education, or individuals with transferable skills from care or support work who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional needs.

• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and moderate to complex learning difficulties.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning and achieve individual targets.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt learning activities to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Encourage pupils’ independence, confidence, and social development.
• Use visual resources, communication strategies, and sensory approaches to support engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation using consistent strategies.
• Support pupils with personal care where required.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and school staff.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

• Caring, patient, and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to different school environments.
• Available to work full-time from September.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
• Experience with in education, care, youth work, or support services is advantageous.
• A degree in Psychology, Education, Health & Social Care, or a related subject is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, sensory regulation, or behaviour support strategies would be advantageous; training is available.

• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.
• Supportive and inclusive school environments.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Milk Education consultant.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

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.

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Free CPD-accredited training courses.
• Wellbeing support and a dedicated consultant.
• 24/7 communication and guidance.
• Training tailored to your specific role.
• Opportunities across a wide network of schools.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.