Teaching Assistant

We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant
Location:  Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Hours:      40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:      £23,638 per annum (not pro rata) 
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Bradford Beacon, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, feel understood and experience success. We’re looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team and help pupils with Autism and additional needs build confidence, independence and a love for learning.

This is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a lasting impact in a supportive, inspiring environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of school life — supporting pupils in the classroom and beyond, helping them engage, achieve and grow. From delivering tailored support to creating hands-on learning experiences, no two days are the same. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team who will support your development, giving you the tools and training to succeed and progress in your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs in their learning and development

• Assisting with engaging classroom activities and personalised learning experiences

• Providing emotional and practical support tailored to individual pupils

• Helping pupils build confidence, independence and social skills

• Supporting both indoor and outdoor learning activities

• Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive and passionate team

• Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Who we are looking for

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics at grade C / grade 4 or above required

• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential

• Confident working in a variety of learning environments, both indoors and outdoors

• A strong team player who values collaboration and mutual support

• Calm, patient and responsive to individual pupil needs

• Eager to learn, develop and grow within a rewarding education career

About Us

Bradford Beacon School, opened in September 2025, is a brand-new specialist independent school for children aged 4–11 with autism and associated complex needs. Set in a purpose-built, thoughtfully refurbished environment, the school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive setting where every child feels valued. Pupils follow a broad, enriched curriculum that develops communication, social, emotional, and life skills alongside academic achievement. With personalised teaching and therapeutic support from a dedicated staff and clinical team, every child’s individual needs are met. As the school grows to 42 pupils over the next two years, there is an exciting opportunity to help shape its inclusive, supportive culture. Bradford Beacon celebrates every step of progress, empowering pupils to reach their full potential and thrive.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

  • Critical illness cover

  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

#1