Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational community as a Teaching Assistant, where you can shape young minds and make a real difference. This role offers flexible assignments in diverse classrooms, providing you with the opportunity to gain varied experience while being supported by experienced teachers. With no formal qualifications required, your passion for helping children learn is what matters most. Enjoy competitive pay, access to a comprehensive skills development toolkit, and pathways for career progression into teaching. Every day is a new adventure, filled with opportunities to inspire and transform lives in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate, paid weekly

Free access to skills development courses

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing program

Refresher training

Opportunities for trainee teacher apprenticeship

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications needed, just a passion for education.
• Energetic individuals who can engage with children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners in diverse classrooms.
• Assist with art projects, reading groups, and playground activities.

Skills

Passion for helping children learn

Energetic and enthusiastic

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

Teaching Assistant Toolkit

Job description

Teaching Assistant

£400 – £600 per week (dependent on experience)

About Us

Connex Education work with a number of schools in the Derby area to provide supply staff.

All roles are available for immediate start, with both short-term and long-term positions on offer.

Role Overview

Are you ready to make a difference in young lives while having an incredible adventure? We’re searching for passionate, energetic teaching assistants to join our vibrant Derby schools!

What you’ll love:

• Shape bright young minds in our diverse, welcoming classrooms
• Flexible assignments that work around your schedule
• Support from experienced teachers who value your contributions
• Opportunity to work in different schools and gain varied experience

No formal qualifications required – just bring your passion for helping children learn and grow!

Transform lives, build skills, and join our educational journey. Every day brings new adventures, from helping with art projects to supporting reading groups to joining in playground games.

What Connex Offers:

• Competitive daily rate, paid weekly through PAYE.
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package, including over 24 courses.
• Funded formal qualifications such as Level 3 Teaching and Learning or Level 4 HLTA.
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion program.
• Wellbeing program and refresher training to prepare you for life in a modern classroom.
• Opportunities to progress into a trainee teacher apprenticeship.

If you’re interested in this rewarding opportunity, please apply today.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.