Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated support team

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking Teaching Assistants in Retford, Nottinghamshire, to support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (and occasionally KS5). Start date in September 2026, with roles based in mainstream secondary schools.

You will assist with learning, help create an inclusive environment and contribute to student progress across lessons. The successful candidate will have TA experience (preferably in secondary settings), SEND experience, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant (preferred experience within Secondary School setting).
• Experience with SEND.
• Proactive attitude in the classroom.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEND experience

Proactive classroom attitude

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Retford

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £95.00 - £110.00 per day

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary schools based in Retford, Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas. These schools boast fantastic facilities and offer opportunities both inside and outside of lessons to promote students’ engagement, to help them flourish personally and academically.

We are looking to take on Teaching Assistants to start after the summer break in September 2026. The successful applicants will be working across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (sometimes Key Stage 5 too) helping students achieve excellent results and to enable all students to have access to learning.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant (preferred experience withing Secondary School setting)
• Experience with SEND
• Proactive attitude in the classroom

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 £200 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