Job Role: SEND Teaching Assistant.

Location: Lightcliffe Academy, Halifax.

Contract type: Long Term contract.

Start Date: September 2026 or opportunities available ASAP.

The Supply Register is proud to be working in partnership with Lightcliffe Academy and is seeking caring, committed, and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support students across the school on a long-term basis, with opportunities available immediately and from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive school environment, working closely with students who require additional support to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. Whether you''re an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience supporting children and young people, we''d love to hear from you.

Your Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) both in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning and intervention activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help students achieve their learning goals.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage student engagement.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Support students with social, emotional, and academic development.

What We''re Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational or SEND setting.
• A passion for supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence in young people.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

This long-term opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting impact within a supportive secondary school, while developing valuable experience in SEND education. With roles available immediately and from September 2026, now is an excellent time to join a school committed to helping every student succeed.

Why Should You Apply?

• Register from the comfort of your own home - Upload the required safeguarding documents and complete a video conference interview without ever leaving the house.
• Fantastic FREE opportunities for CPD.
• We pay immediately to scale on long term positions & 80% to scale on short term.
• Find the work you want to do on our Candidate portal.
• Weekly PAYE payments.

If You are a SEND Specialist or Support Worker looking to find work within a school setting, apply today or for more information on this and other teaching opportunities across The Supply Register contact Josh via email at (url removed) or on (phone number removed). Visit our website for more vacancies and opportunities across The Supply Register: (url removed)>