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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 11 December 2025
Salary: £27,000 to £27,500 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 January 2026
Location: East Midlands
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 197210

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Summary

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Derby and Nottingham Areas (easily commutable to NG10)
Salary: £27,500 per year
Contract: Long-term with permanent contract after 10 weeks
Start Date: January 2026
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm



About the Role
We are recruiting a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a successful secondary school based in NG10. The school is known for its calm environment, supportive staff team and strong pastoral approach, creating a positive place for students to learn.


The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can bring a subject specialism to the role, such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Sports or a similar discipline. You will lead small-group interventions as well as support pupils in the classroom across all subjects.


This position offers excellent long-term stability and a clear pathway to a permanent contract following the first 10 weeks through Long Term Futures.


Key Responsibilities
- Lead targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions in your specialist subject
- Provide general support across lessons, supporting in all subjects
- Help students build confidence, improve engagement and make progress
- Work closely with teaching staff to deliver effective learning support
- Support behaviour expectations and contribute to a positive classroom environment

Who We're Looking For
- School-based experience is essential
- Strong knowledge or background in a chosen subject area
- Confidence delivering small-group or focused intervention sessions
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to complete or hold an Enhanced DBS

What the School Offers
- Permanent school contract following the initial 10 weeks
- Supportive, friendly and collaborative staff culture
- Well-organised learning environment with clear systems in place
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression


Location & Commutability
The school is easily accessible from Derby, Nottingham, Beeston, Chilwell, Stapleford, Sandiacre, Sawley, Risley and surrounding areas.


Apply Today
If you have school-based experience and a subject specialism, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and Millie at Long Term Futures will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange the next steps.

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