Teaching Assistant, Bradford

  • Location: Bradford
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £445 - 500 per week
  • Start date: 11/08/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school based in Bradford, starting in September 2025. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The School:

  • A welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong community ethos and a commitment to pupil well-being.
  • Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with praise for its dedicated staff, strong leadership, and engaging curriculum.
  • Provides a supportive learning environment that encourages all pupils to reach their full potential across both academic and personal development.

The Role:

  • A full-time classroom support position, assisting with day-to-day learning activities and classroom routines.
  • Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and promote confidence and independence.
  • Work collaboratively with the class teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
  • Support pupils’ social and emotional development, helping them to build positive relationships and manage their behaviour effectively.

The Candidate:

  • A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
  • Experience working with children in a classroom setting is preferred; however, we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in care, support work, sports coaching, or psychology.
  • Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
  • Has strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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