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Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a number of vibrant secondary schools across Derby that are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their support teams. These schools are committed to creating…

Pay rate £95 – £110/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 31 July 2026

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About this contract

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a number of vibrant secondary schools across Derby that are seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their support teams. These schools are committed to creating positive learning environments where students are encouraged to thrive and staff are valued for the contribution they make.

We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support secondary schools across Derby from September. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions, and assist students on a one-to-one and small group basis. This Teaching Assistant role offers flexible day-to-day opportunities with the potential to progress into long-term placements. The successful Teaching Assistant will be confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people throughout their educational journey.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• At least 6 months' experience working within a UK education setting
• Experience supporting students within a secondary school environment
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• The ability to build positive working relationships with students and colleagues
• A patient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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

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