Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant | Supply, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities | Chesterfield | Weekly PAYE

Location: Chesterfield
Start Date: Immediate & September 2026 Starts Available
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Pay: Competitive rates, with long-term roles paid to scale where applicable
Eligibility: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company deductions
• Competitive rates, with long-term roles paid to scale where applicable
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle and commitments
• Roles available across primary and secondary schools
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit, featuring more than 24 CPD courses
• Wellbeing support and refresher training designed for today’s classroom environments
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local education consultant
• Opportunities available throughout the academic year

Are you a committed Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work, a long-term opportunity or your next permanent school‑based role?

Connex Education works in partnership with a wide range of welcoming primary and secondary schools across Chesterfield, recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants for day‑to‑day supply, long‑term placements and permanent opportunities.

We are proud to support Redhill Academy Trust and Flying High Partnership with their short and long‑term staffing requirements throughout the academic year.

Whether you already have classroom experience or have worked with children and young people in childcare, education, youth work or similar settings, we’ll help you find opportunities that match your experience, availability and career goals.

With immediate and September 2026 opportunities available, now is the perfect time to register with Connex Education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting teachers and helping pupils to achieve their full potential in a positive and engaging learning environment.

Depending on your placement, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Provide one‑to‑one and small group interventions where required
• Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement with learning
• Assist with classroom organisation and the preparation of learning resources
• Support positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

We work with a broad network of primary and secondary schools across Chesterfield, including academy trusts, community schools and multi‑academy trusts.

• Supportive and experienced leadership teams
• Inclusive and welcoming learning environments
• A strong commitment to pupil wellbeing and achievement
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Friendly and collaborative staff teams
• High expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour

Whether you’re looking for short‑term flexibility or a long‑term opportunity, we’ll take the time to understand your preferences and match you with schools where you can thrive.

This opportunity would suit:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Classroom Support Assistants
• Candidates with experience working with children or young people in education, childcare, youth work or similar settings
• Individuals looking to build a long‑term career within education

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children or young people within a school, childcare or similar setting is highly desirable
• A positive, patient and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
• The Right to Work in the UK

Priority will be given to candidates with previous experience working with children or young people within education, childcare, youth work or similar settings.…