Paediatric First Aid Trained Teaching Assistant – Secondary / Primary School Setting
Location: Bradford
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Teaching Personnel (Education Recruitment Agency)
⭐ About the Role
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a Paediatric First Aid Trained Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a welcoming and inclusive school environment in Bradford.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, proactive individual who is passionate about supporting children both academically and with their wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to ensure students receive the care, guidance, and learning support they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils in the classroom with learning activities and lesson engagement
Provide additional support for pupils with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs
Use your Paediatric First Aid training to respond to minor injuries and wellbeing concerns appropriately
Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management and classroom organisation
Build positive relationships with students to encourage confidence and engagement in learning
Support the monitoring and recording of student progress and wellbeing
Help maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
✅ Requirements
✔ Valid Paediatric First Aid qualification (essential)
✔ Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery or childcare setting
✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
✔ A calm, patient and nurturing approach
✔ Ability to support pupils with varying educational and emotional needs
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer
Competitive weekly pay through Teaching Personnel
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Opportunity to gain valuable experience in local schools
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Flexible and long-term opportunities available
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.
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