Salary: £95 - £120 per day
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys working across different year groups and making every day engaging for pupils?
Do you have a Level 3 qualification, or at least six months of classroom experience supporting children in a primary school?
Are you looking for a varied full-time role where no two days are the same and you can make a real difference across the school?
TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Derby (DE1) that is looking to recruit a confident and adaptable General Cover Teaching Assistant. The school prides itself on creating a positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to be curious, resilient and independent, supported by a dedicated team of staff.
This long-term, full-time role will see you supporting classes across a range of year groups, providing classroom cover where needed and delivering targeted interventions for individual pupils and small groups. You will work closely with teachers to adapt learning, support pupils with SEND, encourage positive behaviour and use effective regulation strategies to help children access the curriculum. A good understanding of the primary curriculum, adaptive teaching and pre-key stage assessment will be highly beneficial, along with the confidence to work flexibly across multiple Key Stages.
The successful General Cover Teaching Assistant will have:
• A Level 3 qualification or a minimum of six months' recent experience working within a primary school.
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum across multiple Key Stages.
• Experience supporting pupils through adaptive teaching, interventions and small group work.
• Knowledge of SEND, pre-key stage assessment and inclusive classroom practice.
• Confidence using positive behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• A proactive, flexible and enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme* (Terms and Conditions apply).
• CPD Courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend* (Terms and Conditions apply).
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this General Cover Teaching Assistant position, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity.
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About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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Salary description
£95.00 - £120.00 per day