Teaching Assistant
Enlightenment Education · London, England ·
Teaching Assistant Derby Location: Derby and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Day-to-Day Sector: Education / Primary / SEN Recruitment Agency: Enlightenment Education Teaching Assistants Wanted Derby Enlightenment Education is a local independent education recruitment agency , supporting primary schools across Derby and the surrounding areas.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our growing team, with a number of long-term opportunities available . Our roles include supporting pupils within SEN provisions, enhanced resource units and mainstream primary classrooms , as well as providing 1:1 support for children with additional needs.
The Roles We currently have opportunities for Teaching Assistants who are looking for: Full-time, long-term positions Part-time opportunities Day-to-day and ad hoc supply work 1:1 SEN support Supporting pupils within SEN provisions and mainstream primary schools Opportunities to gain valuable classroom and SEN experience Many of our current vacancies are full-time, but we also regularly receive part-time and flexible day-to-day work.
Students are also welcome to apply. Day-to-day supply work can be a great way to gain practical experience alongside a relevant education, teaching, psychology, childcare or SEN-related course. What We're Looking For We are interested in hearing from candidates with: Previous experience working with children or young people Experience supporting SEN is desirable but not essential A caring, patient and supportive approach Good communication and teamwork skills A genuine interest in helping children learn and develop Reliability and flexibility A willingness to work across different primary school settings Relevant qualifications and experience will be considered, including Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching & Learning, Childcare, Education, Psychology and SEN qualifications .
Registration & Compliance Our registration process is straightforward and personal. Candidates complete a registration interview , either face-to-face or online, where we get to know you, discuss your experience and find out what type of work you are looking for.
As part of our safer recruitment and compliance process, we will require: Appropriate references A DBS check required Verification of qualifications and relevant documentation Completion of our registration and compliance checks Why Enlightenment Education?
We are a small, local agency where you're not just a number . You'll deal directly with the same team throughout your registration and placements, and we take the time to understand what type of school and role is right for you.
If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, looking for your next long-term opportunity, or a student wanting to build valuable experience in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to register with Enlightenment Education and hear about our current Teaching Assistant opportunities across Derby.