Teaching Assistant

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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