Teaching Assistant – Bradford, Bradford

  • Location: Bradford
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £90 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development?

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic school environment where no two days are the same? We’re currently recruiting enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Bradford, supporting pupils aged 3–11.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping young learners thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support pupils’ learning and development in class and on a one-to-one basis
  • Assist teachers with classroom activities and pupil engagement
  • Help implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or behavioural challenges
  • Work closely with teaching staff and SENCOs to create a nurturing learning environment
  • Assist in keeping accurate pupil progress records

We’re Looking For Candidates Who Are:

  • Positive, patient, and proactive
  • Experienced in working with children in a school or childcare setting
  • Flexible and able to adapt to different classroom environments
  • Supportive of pupils with additional needs such as:
    • Autism (ASD)
    • Dyslexia
    • ADHD
    • Physical or learning disabilities
    • Emotional and behavioural difficulties

Desired Qualifications/Experience (not essential):

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning
  • CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
  • BTEC National in Children’s Care, Learning & Development
  • HLTA status
  • Relevant experience as a Teaching or Learning Support Assistant

Candidates without formal qualifications but with strong classroom or SEN experience are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Access to regular and flexible work opportunities
  • Support from a dedicated consultant
  • Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
  • Full compliance with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)
  • DBS check required (we can support with this)

Interested?

Apply today to join our network of trusted supply staff supporting primary schools across Bradford. Take the next step in your education career and make a real difference!

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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