Teaching Assistant
Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £95 to £110 a day Hours: Full-time Location: DE11 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 13 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026
Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 / KS2?
Do you have the confidence to provide both general classroom support and 1:1 assistance to pupils with different learning needs?
Are you adaptable, patient and passionate about helping children achieve their full potential?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school offers a welcoming and supportive environment, with a strong staff team who work together to ensure pupils receive the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.
The school is looking to take on a Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, working across all Key Stage 2 / KS2 classes. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide a mixture of general classroom and 1:1 support, assisting with learning activities, helping pupils remain engaged and working closely with class teachers to support individual learning needs.
Responsibilities
The successful Teaching Assistant will have:
Experience supporting children within a mainstream primary school
Experience working with pupils across Key Stage 2 / KS2
Confidence providing both general classroom and 1:1 support
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff
A patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to supporting children's learning
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
Benefits
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Contact
EMAIL: rowan.horton@teacheractive.com CONTACT NUMBER: 01158241888
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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