Graduate Teaching Assistant

Education Network; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support primary and secondary schools in Bradford. This role is perfect for graduates looking to gain classroom experience, assisting teachers, and providing academic support to students. Ideal candidates are proactive and possess strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for long-term career progression within a supportive environment, aimed at making a positive impact on students.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive rates of pay

Opportunities for career progression

Additional training and development

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject is required.
• Passion for working with young people is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the curriculum.
• Assist pupils who need additional support.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in education? The Education Network is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary and secondary schools across Bradford.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or those looking to gain valuable classroom experience before moving into teacher training or further study. You will work alongside experienced school staff, supporting pupils in lessons, small groups, and on a one-to-one basis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum
• Assisting pupils who may need additional academic or pastoral support
• Helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Building strong, supportive relationships with both students and staff

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree in any subject
• Has a passion for working with young people
• Is confident, proactive, and willing to learn
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Is reliable, committed, and ready to make a positive impact

What The Education Network offers:

• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.