Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 202659 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Derby
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term temporary
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Pay: £95-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Opportunity
A welcoming secondary school in Derby is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is seeking consistent, school-based experience rather than short-term or day-to-day cover.
The school provides a structured and supportive learning environment, where clear routines and collaborative staff teams ensure Teaching Assistants play a vital role in pupils' progress, engagement, and overall development.
Role
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Support pupils during lessons across a variety of subjects
Support pupils during lessons across a variety of subjects
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Work one-to-one and in small groups to reinforce learning
Work one-to-one and in small groups to reinforce learning
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Assist teachers with classroom activities and behaviour routines
Assist teachers with classroom activities and behaviour routines
-
Encourage focus, confidence, and positive behaviour
Encourage focus, confidence, and positive behaviour
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Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Requirements
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Experience working with young people (e.g. , school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care)
Experience working with young people (e.g. , school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care)
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A patient, reliable, and proactive approach
A patient, reliable, and proactive approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Interest in long-term work within education
Interest in long-term work within education
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Benefits
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Long-term, consistent placement in a single school
Long-term, consistent placement in a single school
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Full-time hours with no day-to-day supply work
Full-time hours with no day-to-day supply work
-
Gain valuable secondary school experience
Gain valuable secondary school experience
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
-
Trial days arranged to ensure the setting is the right fit for you
Trial days arranged to ensure the setting is the right fit for you
Next Steps
Submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Location: Derby
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term temporary
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Pay: £95-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Opportunity
A welcoming secondary school in Derby is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is seeking consistent, school-based experience rather than short-term or day-to-day cover.
The school provides a structured and supportive learning environment, where clear routines and collaborative staff teams ensure Teaching Assistants play a vital role in pupils' progress, engagement, and overall development.
Role
-
Support pupils during lessons across a variety of subjects
Support pupils during lessons across a variety of subjects
-
Work one-to-one and in small groups to reinforce learning
Work one-to-one and in small groups to reinforce learning
-
Assist teachers with classroom activities and behaviour routines
Assist teachers with classroom activities and behaviour routines
-
Encourage focus, confidence, and positive behaviour
Encourage focus, confidence, and positive behaviour
-
Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Requirements
-
Experience working with young people (e.g. , school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care)
Experience working with young people (e.g. , school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care)
-
A patient, reliable, and proactive approach
A patient, reliable, and proactive approach
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
Interest in long-term work within education
Interest in long-term work within education
-
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Benefits
-
Long-term, consistent placement in a single school
Long-term, consistent placement in a single school
-
Full-time hours with no day-to-day supply work
Full-time hours with no day-to-day supply work
-
Gain valuable secondary school experience
Gain valuable secondary school experience
-
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
-
Trial days arranged to ensure the setting is the right fit for you
Trial days arranged to ensure the setting is the right fit for you
Next Steps
Submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.