Teaching Assistant

education personnel; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency focused on education is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Derby. The successful candidate will support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, assist teachers with lessons, and help maintain a productive classroom environment. Candidates should hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have experience in a UK primary school. The role offers a pay rate of £90-£120 per day depending on experience.

Benefits

Day-to-day supply

Long-term placements

Permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK primary school setting.
• Confident in supporting learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Reliable and organised with classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Supporting learning across different year groups

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – DE21, Derby

Location: DE21, Derby

Contract Type: Full-time

Start Date: January 2026

Pay Rate: £90‑£120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Qualification Required: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant / relevant qualification

Overview

Education Personnel are supporting a busy and well‑organised primary school in the DE21 area of Derby with the appointment of a full‑time Teaching Assistant. This Teaching Assistant role involves working across the school, supporting learning in class and providing targeted help where needed.

The school serves a close‑knit local community and has a clear focus on consistency, clear routines, and ensuring pupils are ready to learn. Classrooms are well structured, expectations are shared across year groups, and staff work collaboratively to support progress. Teaching Assistants play an active role in daily learning, behaviour support, and intervention work, and are valued as part of the wider school team. Leadership is present and approachable, and staff benefit from clear communication and practical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Work with small groups or individuals to reinforce learning
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and delivery
• Support pupils with reading, writing, and maths activities
• Help maintain a calm and focused learning environment
• Support behaviour and emotional needs using agreed school strategies
• Monitor pupil progress and feedback observations to teaching staff
• Contribute to wider school activities when required

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Has experience working in a UK primary school setting
• Confident supporting learning across different year groups
• Reliable, organised, and able to follow classroom routines
• Calm and consistent when supporting behaviour
• Communicates clearly with pupils and staff
• Willing to be involved in school life and ongoing development

Why Apply Through Education Personnel?

We focus on finding roles that genuinely suit the people we work with. That means taking time to understand your experience, what you enjoy about working in education, and the type of setting where you’ll do your best work.

We offer opportunities including:

• Day‑to‑day supply
• Long‑term placements
• Permanent roles
• Full‑time and part‑time work

We recruit across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and place staff in Primary, Secondary, SEND, and mainstream schools. Our aim is to support you properly, place you thoughtfully, and help you build a role that works for you.