Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Teaching Assistant
Bradford Primary Schools
Full-time | Term-time only | £92–£110 per day
Teaching Personnel are recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in primary schools across Bradford. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain classroom experience or move into education — no formal qualifications are required.
We’re looking for the right attitude and a genuine interest in working with children. Previous experience in schools, childcare, sports coaching, youth work, or care settings is highly valued.
The Role
You’ll support pupils’ learning and engagement across the school day, working one-to-one and in small groups, and assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom routines
- Support pupils to stay focused and engaged
- Supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes
- Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents/carers
Experience & Skills
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Qualifications in childcare or education are a bonus, not essential
- A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
If you’re ready to start or grow your career in education, click Apply and submit your CV today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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⭐ Highlight any experience working with children at the top of your CV as the advert specifically values childcare, sports coaching, or youth work backgrounds
📊 Quantify your impact with children: "Supported 8 pupils in small groups, improving reading confidence by 25%"
🌐 Emphasise your DBS status prominently - mention if you have enhanced DBS or are willing to obtain one immediately
🎯 Showcase your reliability and positive attitude with specific examples of consistent attendance or going above and beyond
🤝 Mention any experience building relationships with parents, staff, or children as this is specifically mentioned in the role requirements
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- •Provided one-to-one reading support to 6 primary pupils, helping improve their confidence and engagement during 15-minute daily sessions
- •Supervised 25 children during break times and lunch periods, maintaining safety protocols and resolving minor conflicts through positive behaviour management
- •Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and classroom setup for 4 different year groups, supporting smooth transitions between activities
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Teaching Assistant position with Teaching Personnel in Bradford primary schools. Having seen your emphasis on reliability and genuine interest in working with children, I believe my background in childcare and positive approach to supporting young learners makes me an ideal candidate for this role.
My background in working with children has equipped me with the patience and adaptability needed to provide effective one-to-one and small group support. I understand the importance of building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents while maintaining the high safeguarding standards required in educational settings.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a child who is struggling with reading in a small group setting?
- ›What strategies would you use to keep pupils engaged during lesson activities?
- ›How would you assist a teacher during a maths lesson with Year 3 pupils?
- ›What would you do if a child becomes disruptive during your one-to-one support session?
- ›How would you help maintain classroom routines and structure?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you worked with children who had different learning needs
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build rapport with a reluctant child
- ›Give an example of when you showed reliability and consistency in a previous role
- ›How would you handle a situation where a child confides something concerning to you?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach when working with young people
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you worked with children who had different learning needs
Describe a situation where you had to build rapport with a reluctant child