Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant Full-Time & Long-Term School Opportunities

Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity
Location: Derby & surrounding areas
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 3:30pm
Contract: Long-term, temporary and potential temp-to-perm opportunities
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Are you looking for a Monday to Friday role that fits around family life ?
Do you have experience working with children, young people, vulnerable adults, or individuals who require additional support?
Enlightenment Education is looking for reliable, confident and caring people to work as Teaching Assistants in schools across Derby and the surrounding areas.
We work closely with mainstream schools, SEND provisions and specialist settings, supporting children with a wide range of additional needs. You don't necessarily need previous school experience , but you do need to have something valuable to bring to the role.
What we're looking for We're particularly interested in people who have:
Strong communication skills

Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals

Experience with SEND, autism, ADHD, SEMH or behavioural needs desirable but not essential

Previous experience in education, care, youth work, sports, counselling, psychology, social care or similar settings

Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations

Confidence communicating with children, staff and other professionals

A genuine interest in helping children develop and succeed

Reliability and a professional approach

The ability to build positive relationships and work as part of a team

Transferable skills are very welcome. We have successfully placed people from a variety of backgrounds, but we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate how their previous experience would benefit children in a school environment.
What you'll be doing Depending on the school and individual needs, your role could include:
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis

Working within a SEND hub or specialist provision

Supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs

Helping pupils access learning and participate in school life

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Working alongside teachers and other support staff

Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills

Why work with Enlightenment Education? We're a small, independent Derby-based education agency , so you're not just another candidate on a database.
You'll deal directly with the same people throughout your registration and placements. We personally interview our candidates and take the time to understand your experience, strengths and the type of school environment you're looking for .
We have opportunities ranging from day-to-day supply through to long-term placements and potential permanent positions.
This could be an ideal opportunity if you're a parent looking for school hours and the consistency of MondayFriday work during term time. Xohmjla
If you're reliable, communicate well and genuinely want to make a difference to children, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us about your experience and what you could bring to a school environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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