SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary - 11-19)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Secondary School | Keighley

Beckfoot Hazelbeck School | Ages 11–19 | Immediate Opportunities

The Supply Register is recruiting caring, patient and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to work at Beckfoot Hazelbeck School in Keighley, supporting students aged 11–19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a specialist secondary school, supporting young people with complex learning needs, autism (ASC), communication difficulties and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We have opportunities for long-term, day-to-day and temp-to-perm placements.

Location: Beckfoot Hazelbeck School, Keighley
Contract: Long-term, day-to-day and temp-to-perm
Working Pattern: Full-time, term-time only
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEND

Support pupils with complex learning and communication needs

Assist with personalised learning programmes and classroom activities

Support personal care routines, including toileting and hygiene, while maintaining dignity and independence

Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development

Encourage independence, confidence and engagement

Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff

What We're Looking For

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (desirable, but not essential)

A caring, patient and empathetic approach

Confidence and willingness to support personal care

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Resilience and the ability to adapt to individual pupil needs

A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

Why Work at Beckfoot Hazelbeck School?

Opportunity to work within a specialist SEN secondary school

Supportive and experienced SEN team

Ongoing training and professional development

Well-resourced specialist learning environment

Valuable experience supporting young people aged 11–19

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students' lives

Apply Today – SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs in Keighley!

Looking for SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Worker or Learning Support Assistant opportunities in Keighley?

Whether you have previous SEND experience or transferable experience from care, support work or youth work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss the opportunity and take the next step in your education career with The Supply Register...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bingley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English