Teaching Assistants - Bradford - Secondary

SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) VACANCY

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Options Available (Term-Time Only)

Salary: Competitive Pay Scale (Dependent on Experience / Level)

Start Date: As Soon As Possible / Flexible for the Right Candidate

About Us

Are you passionate about making a genuine, lasting impact on the lives of young people? Do you want to work in a dynamic, supportive secondary school environment in Bradford?

We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and engaging Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic support team. Whether you are an experienced TA, a graduate looking to step into education before teacher training, or a passionate youth/support worker ready for a fresh challenge—we would love to hear from you!

✨ What We Are Looking For

We are searching for someone who brings energy, patience, and commitment to the classroom:

Qualified or Aspiring: Relevant TA qualifications (Level 2/3) or a university degree are welcomed, but a positive, adaptable mindset is essential.

Passion for Learning: Ability to support Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS3/KS4) students across various subjects.

Inclusive & Supportive: A strong champion for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and inclusion, ensuring every student can thrive.

Great Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive rapport with teenagers, teachers, and parents.

️ Resilient & Adaptable: Someone who can set high standards, manage behaviour constructively, and foster a safe, encouraging learning atmosphere.

What We Offer You

Competitive Salary: Rewarding pay scales aligned with local education standards (term-time only, so you enjoy all school holidays!).

Career Progression: Comprehensive internal training, continuous professional development, and clear pathways towards teacher training (e.g., PGCE, SCITT, or Qualified Teacher Status).

Supportive Culture: A welcoming, collaborative leadership team that puts staff well-being and community at the heart of everything we do.

Work-Life Balance: Family-friendly, term-time-only hours.

How to Apply

Send your CVs at  or call me at (phone number removed)

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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