Teaching Assistant

Job description

Flexible Work | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting children in primary schools across Derby?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and caring Supply Teaching Assistants to work in a wide range of primary schools throughout Derby and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate considering a career in education, a nursery practitioner, youth worker, sports coach, care worker, or simply someone with experience working with children, we'd love to hear from you.

No two days are the same, and supply work offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while enjoying complete flexibility over when and where you work.

The Role

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you'll support teachers in creating engaging learning environments and help pupils reach their full potential. Responsibilities may include:

Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions.

Assisting children with varying learning needs, including pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil engagement.

Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.

Supporting teachers with classroom preparation and daily learning activities.

We offer a range of opportunities to suit your availability, including:

Day-to-day supply

Short-term placements

Long-term roles

Potential permanent opportunities

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

Flexible working - work the days that fit around your lifestyle.

Competitive pay - £95 to £100 per day, depending on experience.

Opportunities across Nottinghamshire - work in a variety of welcoming primary schools.

Free access to professional development and CPD training.

Dedicated local consultants who will support you throughout your journey.

Opportunities to build experience across different year groups and school settings.

A chance to make a ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swadlincote

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

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