Primary Teaching Assistant - School Experience Required

Job description

Derby | Flexible Supply & Long-Term Opportunities

Pay: £95–£100 per dayContract: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible SupplyStart Date: Immediate

THIS ROLE IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN EDUCATION OR CARE SETTINGS.

We are recruiting Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to work

in primary schools across Derby.

If you do not have experience supporting children, this role will not be suitable.

The Supply Register is working in partnership with the Odyssey Collaborative Trust to recruit Primary Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants for primary schools across Derby.

These opportunities are ideal for experienced support staff, newly qualified TAs, graduates, or individuals looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in primary schools.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, you’ll support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, helping them to engage with learning, build confidence, and feel supported throughout the school day.

Roles vary depending on school need and may include general classroom support, small-group interventions, or 1:1 support for pupils requiring additional help.

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum
• Deliver small-group interventions and 1:1 activities when required
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and day-to-day classroom tasks
• Help create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Encourage pupils’ independence, social development, and emotional wellbeing

• Experienced Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified support staff
• Graduates in Education focused studies looking to gain school-based experience

THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE IF:

• You have never worked with children

• You are looking for warehouse, retail, admin or office-based work

• You are not comfortable supporting SEN pupils

• You are unable to commit to school-based working hours

• Flexible supply work or consistent long-term roles
• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Access to training and CPD opportunities
• Supportive and welcoming primary school settings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Partnership Manager (Katie)
• Refer-a-friend scheme

Make a real difference every day in Derby’s primary classrooms.

Apply today or contact Katie Palethorpe at

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £100.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English