Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Swadlincote, Derbyshire is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school on a full-time, long-term contract from ASAP to July 2027. The role covers KS2 support and 1:1 work, helping pupils stay engaged and learn.

You will collaborate with class teachers, provide patient, adaptable assistance, and contribute to a welcoming, supportive learning environment. A TA qualification is desirable and market-leading pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children within a mainstream primary school.
• Experience working with pupils across KS2.
• Confidence providing both general classroom and 1:1 support.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff.
• A patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to supporting children's learning.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a mixture of general classroom and 1:1 support across KS2.
• Assist with learning activities and keep pupils engaged.
• Work closely with class teachers to support individual learning needs.

Skills

Experience with KS2

1:1 support

Strong communication

Patient and adaptable

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £95 to £110 a day Hours: Full-time Location: DE11 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 13 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 / KS2?

Do you have the confidence to provide both general classroom support and 1:1 assistance to pupils with different learning needs?

Are you adaptable, patient and passionate about helping children achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school offers a welcoming and supportive environment, with a strong staff team who work together to ensure pupils receive the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.

The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, working across all Key Stage 2 / KS2 classes. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide a mixture of general classroom and 1:1 support, assisting with learning activities, helping pupils remain engaged and working closely with class teachers to support individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience supporting children within a mainstream primary school

Experience working with pupils across Key Stage 2 / KS2

Confidence providing both general classroom and 1:1 support

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff

A patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to supporting children's learning

A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable

Benefits

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

Contact

EMAIL: [e-mail] CONTACT NUMBER: 01158241888

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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