Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Description

Job Title: Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Helping Pupils Find Their Feet

Location: Bradford

Salary: £88–£110 per day (PAYE)

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Start Date: September 2025

Some pupils aren’t quite ready for the classroom—but with the right support, they will be. Could you be the calm, consistent adult who helps them get there?

We’re working with a nurturing primary school in Bradford that’s looking for a patient, proactive Teaching Assistant to work closely with pupils in Year 1 who are still learning how to ‘do’ school—things like sitting in a group, following routines, or just making it through the day with a smile.

This role is all about building trust, creating structure, and celebrating small wins that lead to big progress.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups to develop learning behaviours

Helping children settle into routines like circle time, phonics, and transitions

Using visual timetables, sensory breaks, and calm-down strategies

Working with class teachers, SEND staff, and parents to create a joined-up approach

What you’ll need:

Experience with EYFS or KS1 pupils, especially those with additional needs

A nurturing, calm presence and a flexible mindset

Confidence in setting boundaries kindly but clearly

A real love for the ‘tiny wins’—because they matter most

Even better if you’re Thrive trained! If not, we’ll get you signed up for our free Thrive Approach CPD—schools love it, and it’ll strengthen your toolkit.

Why work with Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions

Dedicated local consultant who gets to know you

Access to free training and SEN toolkits

Quick registration and supportive onboarding

Sound like your kind of challenge? Apply today—we’ll talk you through the details and find out if this role feels right for 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.

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