Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
Location : Derby and Nottingham Areas (easily commutable to NG10)
Salary : £27,500 per year
Contract : Long-term with permanent contract after 10 weeks
Start Date : January 2026
Hours : Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am - 3 : 30pm
About the Role
We are recruiting a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a successful secondary school based in NG10. The school is known for its calm environment, supportive staff team and strong pastoral approach, creating a positive place for students to learn.
The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can bring a subject specialism to the role, such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Sports or a similar discipline. You will lead small-group interventions as well as support pupils in the classroom across all subjects.
This position offers excellent long-term stability and a clear pathway to a permanent contract following the first 10 weeks through Long Term Futures.
Key Responsibilities
Lead targeted 1 : 1 and small-group interventions in your specialist subject
Provide general support across lessons, supporting in all subjects
Help students build confidence, improve engagement and make progress
Work closely with teaching staff to deliver effective learning support
Support behaviour expectations and contribute to a positive classroom environment
Who We're Looking For
School-based experience is essential
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