KS1 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Bradford is seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Year 1 and Year 2 starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will thrive in a nurturing environment, providing 1:1 and small group support in phonics, reading, and early maths. This role offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners and work within a committed team.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Full assistance provided

Qualifications

• Have previous KS1 or primary support experience.
• Be confident delivering phonics (Little Wandle, Read Write Inc., or similar).
• Have strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support in phonics, reading and early maths.
• Supporting pupils to meet learning objectives and build confidence.
• Assisting the class teacher with preparation, behaviour support and classroom routines.
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and safe learning space.

Skills

KS1 or primary support experience

Confidence delivering phonics

Strong communication skills

Energetic, supportive, and adaptable

Job description

KS1 Teaching Assistant – January 2026 Start

Location: Bradford
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: January 2026

A friendly Bradford primary school is looking for a committed KS1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Year 1 and Year 2 from January. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, nurturing environment where early learning foundations are key.

Key responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support in phonics, reading and early maths
• Supporting pupils to meet learning objectives and build confidence
• Assisting the class teacher with preparation, behaviour support and classroom routines
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and safe learning space

The ideal candidate will

• Have previous KS1 or primary support experience
• Be confident delivering phonics (Little Wandle, Read Write Inc., or similar)
• Be energetic, supportive and adaptable
• Have strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children succeed

If you’re ready to support KS1 learners and join a school that values its staff and pupils, we encourage you to apply.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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