Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | S42 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teacheractive Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | TAS42SP3-8985 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant – Chesterfield
Full-Time | Immediate Start Available
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming and supportive schools across Chesterfield, who are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join their teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. Whether you’re experienced in the classroom or looking to build on existing skills, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping pupils reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally—while supporting the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
The Role Will Involve:• Providing support to pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting teachers with classroom preparation and learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil engagement
• Helping to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Adapting activities and resources to suit individual learning needs
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
• At least 6 months of experience supporting children or young people in an educational setting
• A caring, patient and proactive attitude with a genuine passion for education
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN/SEND needs is highly desirable
• A full UK driving licence is helpful but not essential
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.
EMAIL: samantha.palmer@teacheractive.com
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.