Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Referral scheme

Market leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Derby to provide classroom support across the secondary age range. This role involves assisting students with their learning and ensuring engagement in lessons.

The successful candidate will work with teachers and support staff to foster an inclusive, supportive environment and help students achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive classroom support to students across the secondary age range.
• Assist students with their learning and engagement in lessons.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to promote an inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Education support

Additional needs support

Patient approach

Strong communication

Relationship building

Flexible/adaptable

Job description

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?

TeacherActive 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
• TeacherActive 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 TeacherActive TeacherActive 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 TeacherActive 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, ID checks 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.