SEND Teaching Assistant – Alternate Provision

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

Milk Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join an Alternate Provision within a Primary school in Bradford from September 2026.

The setting supports pupils who may find mainstream education challenging, providing a structured, nurturing environment focused on positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with a background in SEND, SEMH, behaviour support, youth work or care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.

• Support pupils who may display challenging or distressed behaviour.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and provide consistent emotional support.

• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and accessible learning activities.

• Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and positive behaviour.

• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.

• Use appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupils' needs and learning styles.

• Help maintain a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment.

• Contribute to pupils' individual targets and wider development.

About You

• Caring, patient, resilient and confident when supporting children with additional needs.

• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, challenging behaviour or vulnerable children is desirable.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Able to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.

• Flexible, proactive and able to adapt your approach to individual pupils.

• Previous experience in education, care, youth work, residential settings or support work is advantageous.

• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

• Available to work full-time from September 2026.

What's on Offer

• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent employment.

• Supportive and nurturing school environment.

• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training.

• Dedicated support from an experienced Milk Education consultant.

• Opportunity to develop valuable experience within SEND and Alternative Provision.

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

Why work with Milk Education?

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 a dedicated consultant.

• 24/7 communication and guidance.

• Training tailored to your specific role.

• Opportunities across a wide network of schools.

INLDS

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.