Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Ledston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking flexible Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Bradford and surrounding areas from Pudsey in West Yorkshire. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting individual pupils and groups, and helping create an inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, strong communication skills and a patient, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, coaching or support setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, patient and proactive approach
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and participation
• Supporting children with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required
• Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Assisting with classroom preparation and learning resources
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and school expectations at all times

Job description

Teaching Assistant Protocol Education Pudsey, West Yorkshire, England

Teaching Assistant

Ready to make a real difference in the classroom and help pupils thrive every day?

We're looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Bradford. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or someone with experience supporting children or young people, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers to support pupils' learning, build confidence, and help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons

Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning

Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and participation

Supporting children with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required

Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment

Assisting with classroom preparation and learning resources

Upholding safeguarding procedures and school expectations at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people in an educational, childcare, coaching or support setting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A positive, patient and proactive approach

The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff

A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

Experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates and those looking to begin a career in education are all warmly encouraged to apply

This Role Is Ideal For:

Experienced Teaching Assistants seeking their next opportunity

Graduates considering a career in teaching

Individuals with childcare, youth work or coaching experience

Aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable classroom experience

Those seeking flexible, long-term or permanent opportunities

What We Offer:

Opportunities within a variety of school settings across Bradford

Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

Access to professional development and training opportunities

Career progression and development support

Long-term and permanent opportunities available

FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education to help you better support pupils' emotional wellbeing and development

Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies

FREE access to our online CPD Academy

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings

Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

If you're looking to build a rewarding career in education, support children to reach their potential, and make a positive impact in schools across Bradford, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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