Secondary - Teaching Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Teaching Assistant (Part-Time & Full-Time)

Location: Bradford

Due to a high-level of demand from our Bradford Secondary Schools, Reed Education are urgently recruiting well rounded Teaching assistance to join our team. We offer both long and short-term roles, as well as ad hoc, day-to-day work that can be tailored around your commitments. We work with a large number of Secondary Schools across the local authority.

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our schools in Bradford could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

About the Schools

Located in Bradford, our schools offer a safe and supportive environment for pupils. With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school environment. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

Day to day

• Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group.
• Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
• Reporting on pupils’ progress and concerns, and liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils’ needs are met.
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Setting work where appropriate, and marking.
• Building positive relationships with your pupils and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes.

Reasons to Work with Reed Education

1. Wide Range of Opportunities

Reed Education partners with a diverse array of educational institutions, including secondary and special educational needs (SEN) schools. This variety ensures that you can find opportunities that match your specialisation and career aspirations.

2. Flexibility

 Reed Education offers flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and career goals. This flexibility is ideal for those balancing other commitments or seeking varied experiences within the education sector.

3. Competitive Compensation

Reed Education offers competitive daily rates that reflect your qualifications, experience, and the responsibilities of the role.

4. Professional Development

Reed Education is committed to the professional growth of their educators. They provide access to a range of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities that help you stay current with educational trends and enhance your skills.

Requirements

Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.

Previous experience in a similar role, i.e., Teaching Assistant.

Experience and confidence to take additional responsibility in an area of school, e.g., Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, 

Enhanced DBS preferred but not essential.

What We Offer

A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!).

A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.