Reception Teaching Assistant

Location: Bradford
Start: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanent placement)

Milk Education is recruiting caring and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming Primary schools in Bradford from September. Our partner schools are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children in the early stages of their education, helping them develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Early Years practitioners, graduates or individuals with childcare experience looking to progress their career within education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children within Reception classrooms.

• Deliver 1:1 and small group activities to support early learning.

• Encourage children’s communication, language and social development.

• Assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities.

• Support learning through play and creative classroom activities.

• Help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

• Support children’s personal, social and emotional development.

About You

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic.

• Passionate about Early Years education.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Flexible and proactive approach.

• Experience working with young children is desirable.

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification is advantageous but not essential.

• Graduates in Education, Psychology or Childhood Studies are encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term opportunities with permanent potential.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Ongoing CPD and Early Years training.

• Dedicated consultant support.

• Opportunities across a range of Bradford Primary schools.

Why work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work both with and for.

Benefits include:

• Excellent rates of pay.

• Free CPD-accredited training courses.

• Wellbeing support and a dedicated consultant.

• 24/7 communication and guidance.

• Training tailored to your specific role.

INLDS

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.