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Teaching Assistant

Derby, Derbyshire

SMART Education Recruitment

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
20 hours ago
Salary
£96.31 - 104 - Day
Recruiter
SMART Education Recruitment
Closes
25 Apr 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant – Mainstream & SEN

Pay Rate:

£96.31 – £104.14 per day (dependent on experience)

Location:

Derby & surrounding areas

Hours:

Full-time & Part-time | Term-Time Only

Flexible supply, long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities available

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in Derby?

Smart Education is partnering with a variety of primary and specialist SEN schools across Derby who are seeking dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistants to support their pupils.

We have opportunities in both mainstream and specialist provisions, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and moderate to complex learning difficulties.

Why consider these opportunities?

• A range of flexible roles to fit around your availability

• Positions in mainstream and specialist SEN settings

• 1:1 support, small group interventions and general classroom roles

• Long-term placements with potential permanent opportunities

• Supportive school environments and strong leadership teams

• Ongoing guidance from Smart Education

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you may:

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs

• Deliver targeted interventions to small groups

• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities

• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, patient and resilient

• Confident supporting behaviour and engagement

• Experienced working with children or young people (school or SEN experience preferred)

• Passionate about helping pupils achieve their potential

A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), and we must be able to obtain recent references.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career in Derby, we would love to hear from you.

About Smart Education:

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xjnqpsq All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children

Ad ID: 5417912938

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