1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant

New Directions; Aberford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Account Manager

Regular supply work

Competitive pay

Long-term roles possible

DBS check

Job summary

New Directions Education is seeking 1:1 Primary Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Bradford. You will work one-to-one with a pupil, helping access learning and build confidence in a warm, inclusive classroom.

This role requires patience, good communication, and the ability to adapt to individual needs. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are part of the process; regular supply work with potential longer assignments is on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is desirable.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one support to a pupil throughout the school day.
• Help implement personalised learning strategies and interventions.
• Support pupils with SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
• Encourage engagement, independence and confidence in learning.
• Work with the class teacher, SENCO and parents to track progress.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Patient and resilient

Strong communication

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child's educational journey?

New Directions Education is currently recruiting dedicated and nurturing 1:1 Primary Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary schools in Bradford. This rewarding role involves working closely with individual pupils who require additional support to access learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

The Role

As a 1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to a pupil on a one-to-one basis throughout the school day.
• Help implement personalised learning strategies and interventions.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Encourage positive engagement, independence, and confidence.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents to support pupil progress.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children in a school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is highly desirable.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt to the individual needs of the pupil.

Make a Lasting Impact

A great 1:1 Teaching Assistant can be the difference between a child simply attending school and truly thriving within it. If you're committed to supporting young learners and helping them overcome barriers to education, we'd love to hear from you.

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
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

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