Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Reading Support
Location: Bradford
Salary: £88–£95 per day
Contract: Part time
Start Date: November 2025
Help bring books to life for primary pupils
We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Bradford, supporting pupils with their reading skills.
If you love seeing that lightbulb moment when a tricky word finally makes sense, or hearing a pupil get hooked on a great story, you’ll feel right at home here.
In this role, you’ll:
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Work with individuals and small groups to boost reading confidence and fluency
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Support pupils with comprehension, phonics, and vocabulary building
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Encourage a love of reading through positive reinforcement and engaging activities
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Work closely with the class teacher to track progress and celebrate wins
You’ll need:
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Experience supporting KS1 or KS2 pupils, ideally with literacy
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Patience, positivity, and great communication skills
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A creative approach to making reading sessions engaging
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(Bonus) Experience with phonics programmes or reading interventions
Why join Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
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FREE access to our online CPD Academy (including Thrive training!)
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Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
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Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
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Streamlined registration and local bookings
If you’re ready to help pupils turn the page on their reading journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and let’s get you started.
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.
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