Secondary Teaching Assistant Level 2

TeacherActive Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme – up to £100 for a new

CPD courses and certificates

24/7 onboarding support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is partnering with a mainstream secondary school in Bradford to recruit a Secondary Teaching Assistant for KS3/KS4 support, including SEND learners. The role is on-site, part-time, contract with immediate start, and involves day-to-day or long-term placements providing classroom and 1:1 support to students with SEND.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 2 TA qualification, have experience across KS3/KS4, and demonstrate a patient, adaptable approach plus strong

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting students across KS3/KS4.
• Experience supporting young people with SEND.
• Experience providing 1:1 support.
• Patient, adaptable and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work across KS3 and KS4, providing classroom and 1:1 support to students with SEND while helping them access learning and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant Level 2

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £90 to £105 a day Hours: Part-time Location: BD1 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 1 Oct 2026 Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in Bradford who are looking to appoint a Secondary Teaching Assistant. The school provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students across KS3 and KS4, including young people with SEND who require additional support.

The school is looking to take on a Secondary Teaching Assistant for day-to-day or long-term work with an Immediate Start. The successful Secondary Teaching Assistant will work across KS3 and KS4, providing classroom and 1:1 support to students with SEND while helping them access learning, develop their confidence and make positive progress.

The successful Secondary Teaching Assistant will have:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience supporting students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4
• Experience supporting young people with SEND
• Experience providing 1:1 support
• A patient, adaptable and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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About Disability Confident: Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.