An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant at Harden Primary School.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and proactive Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role involves providing high‑quality support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO to support the learning and development across the school. This will included 1:1 support, small‑group interventions and general in‑class assistance, helping to create an inclusive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

At Harden Primary School, we offer a supportive and welcoming staff team, opportunities for professional development and SEND‑specific training, a school culture that values inclusion, wellbeing, positive relationships and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who need it most.

Harden Primary School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties.  The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at Harden Primary School Website .

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress
• Experience working with children with SEND, including SEMH.
• Support pupils' learning, both in the classroom and in small group or one-to-one settings
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development
• Assist in the planning and delivery of high-quality learning activities
• Be dedicated to sharing responsibilities for raising standards
• Enjoy a collaborative style approach to working and learning
• Hold knowledge of successful strategies for assessing and raising pupils' achievement

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting.  In order to do so, please contact Leanne Ruddock on 01535273847 to make the necessary arrangements. 

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

 Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice.  We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.  We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations.  We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable.  Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form.  Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.