Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers UK; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools in Derby and surrounding areas. This role involves assisting teachers, providing support to students, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and a passion for education.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the English language, including grammar and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide individual and group support to students.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning atmosphere.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Supportive Approach

Education

Experience in Educational Setting

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Supporting Student Success in Secondary Schools

Career Teachers are seeking dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Burton-on-Trent. If you have prior experience working with young people, a passion for education, and a strong command of the English language, this role is ideal for you!

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students thrive academically and socially. You will support teachers in the classroom, assist with learning activities, and provide individual or group support to students who need extra help.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide individual and group support to students, ensuring they understand lesson content.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning atmosphere.
• Support students with special educational needs or additional learning requirements.
• Encourage student engagement and confidence in their learning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting is essential.
• A strong knowledge of the English language, including grammar and communication skills.
• Previous experience working with students with additional learning needs would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and supportive approach to education.
• The ability to build relationships with students and staff effectively.
• A commitment to helping students reach their potential.

Benefits of Working with Career Teachers:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule.
• Ongoing training and professional development..
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey.

If you meet the essential requirements and have experience supporting students with additional learning needs, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your rewarding journey as a Teaching Assistant in Secondary Schools

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

– Attend an interview in person;

– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.