Primary School Teaching Assistant - Bradford

justteachers; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bradford for a full-time role starting in September. You will initially work through Justteachers for a 12-week placement before potentially joining the school as a permanent member of staff.

This role focuses on supporting learning, reinforcing lessons with individuals and small groups, and helping create a safe, inclusive classroom where pupils can thrive.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery or educational setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A proactive, patient and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and raise attainment.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with varying learning needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays and learning resources.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil participation.

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bradford. This is a full-time position starting in September, offering an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.

The successful candidate will initially work through justteachers for a 12-week period before becoming a permanent member of staff with the school, subject to a successful placement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and raise attainment.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with varying learning needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays and learning resources.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil participation.

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery or educational setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A proactive, patient and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable

• Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3).
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Knowledge of the UK primary curriculum.
• First Aid qualification.