Teaching Assistants

Job Description:

Are you a dedicated individual with a passion for supporting young learners? The Supply Register is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Teaching Assistants to join our talent pool for various partner schools across Derby.

Whether you are an experienced educator looking for a better work-life balance or a recent graduate seeking classroom experience, we provide opportunities that suit your schedule—ranging from day to day supply to long term placements.

• Supporting Learning: Working 1:1 or with small groups to deliver intervention sessions in Literacy and Numeracy.

• Classroom Management: Assisting the Class Teacher with preparation, resource management, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Inclusion: Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and ensuring all children can access the curriculum.

• Engagement: Encouraging student participation and fostering a love for learning through creative and patient support.

• Experience: Previous experience working with children (School settings, coaching, or youth work).

• Qualifications: A relevant TA qualification (Level 2 or 3) is desirable, but a proactive attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

• Reliability: A dependable professional who can hit the ground running in new environments.

• Compliance: An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

The Supply Register is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employer and the Disclosure and Barring checks.