Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant
Job Title:
Teaching Assistant
Location:
Derby
Start Date:
Immediate Start
Salary: £95 - £110 per day
Do you have experience supporting students within a secondary school environment? Are you confident supporting students with a range of additional needs? Are you patient, adaptable and passionate about helping young people achieve their potential?
Teacher Active is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in Derby that supports students with a range of additional needs. The school is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant who can provide positive classroom support and help students engage successfully with their education.
The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, providing general classroom support to students across the secondary age range. The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching and support staff to assist students with their learning, encourage engagement in lessons and help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
The successful Teaching Assistant will have:
- Experience supporting children or young people within an education or similar setting
- Experience supporting students with additional needs
- A patient and supportive approach
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to build positive relationships with students
- A flexible and adaptable attitude
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- Teacher Active Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
About Teacher Active Teacher Active is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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