S19 Learning Support Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Local Authority S19 Learning Support Assistant Band 6 SCP 6 – 11: £11.18 - £12.47 per hour (TTO only salary approx. £16,595 - £18,171 pa) 32.5 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) Permanent Based primarily at Medical Needs & Hospital Education Service (MNHES), Owlet Road, Shipley
Do you have a passion and commitment for improving education and wellbeing for children and young people who have special educational needs?
This is an exciting post within the Medical Needs & Hospital Education Service which is based in our new S19 provision focused on educating and supporting the wellbeing of children and young people with special educational needs who are awaiting a school place. We are seeking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our team of enthusiastic professionals.
You will:
- To work under the direction of the the S19 Teacher in Charge and in partnership with the S19 teacher(s) and HLTA(s) tosupport children and young people in the S19 provision with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilitiesby undertaking work which enables access to learning for pupils with special educational needs as part of a teacher planned approach.
- Promote learning and improve outcomes in line with the National Curriculum expectations and SEND Codes of Practice.
- To work directly with individual CYP or groups with special educational needs and disabilities in or out of the learning environment to ensure that learning continues whilst awaiting a school place under the direction of the S19 teacher(s) and Teacher in Charge.
Please be aware that this post is working with pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs rather than within the Medical Needs & Hospital Education section of the provision.
For further information regarding this post please contact Hannah Whittaker or email hannah.whittaker@bradford.gov.uk or contact 07974 623628.
An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.
The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.
Closing Date: 13th June 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Regional Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for S19 Learning Support Assistant roles across Bradford Metropolitan District Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16,595 - £18,171 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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