Teaching Assistants Wanted in Primary and Secondary Schools in Derby and Derbyshire schools
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated individual seeking a rewarding career in education? Standby Education is looking for teaching assistants—ideally degree-qualified or currently studying—to join our supply team in primary and secondary schools across Stoke and Staffordshire.
As a safer recruitment employer, Standby Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, with a cost of £62.70.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates: £85 - £100 per day, Monday to Friday
- Flexible work schedule: Daily hours from approx. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, totalling 32.5 hours per week
- Valuable experience: Opportunities to work in a variety of school settings
- Continuous professional development: Access to training and development resources
- Supportive team: Work alongside a dedicated group of education professionals
Our recruitment team is ready to assist you in finding your next teaching assistant position.
Responsibilities:
- Support classroom instruction and assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons
- Provide classroom supervision and manage student behaviour
- Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet individual student needs
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
Qualifications and Experience:
- Ideally, a degree qualification or currently working towards one
- Previous experience with children or young people in educational or care settings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting student learning
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and other school staff
- Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or a related field are preferred but not essential
If you're excited about making a difference in students' lives, we encourage you to apply today! Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a fantastic fit for this role.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Pay: £85.00-£100.00 per day
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Classroom: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS Certificate or be willing to apply for one (required)
Location:
- Derby DE1 1DH (required)
Work Location: In person