Teaching assistant

Zest Education is currently recruiting flexible Teaching Assistants for day-to-day, part-time, and ongoing roles across a variety of welcoming and supportive schools in the Derby area. These opportunities are ideal for individuals who want to make a real impact on young people’s lives while enjoying a role that fits around their schedule.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant in Derby schools, you will support both pupils and teachers to ensure every child has the chance to succeed. You may work across different subjects, year groups, and settings, helping to create positive, inclusive, and engaging classrooms. Roles are available on a flexible day-to-day basis as well as part-time schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: Assist teachers with lesson delivery, helping pupils stay focused and engaged.
• One-to-One & Small Group Support: Provide targeted help for pupils needing extra guidance with learning, confidence, or behaviour.
• SEN Support: Work with pupils who have additional learning needs, following individual plans and promoting inclusion.
• Resource Preparation: Help prepare classroom resources, displays, and learning materials.
• Behaviour & Pastoral Support: Encourage positive behaviour and emotional well-being, helping pupils develop resilience and social skills.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and other staff members to support pupil progress.
• Supervision: Support pupils during break and lunchtime to maintain a safe and friendly environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (in school or other settings).
• A genuine passion for education and supporting learners of all abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude.
• TA qualifications (Level 2/3 or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.

Why Join Zest Education?

• Flexible day-to-day and part-time placements across Derby schools.
• Supportive staff teams and fantastic pupils.
• Competitive pay rates and dedicated ongoing support from our education consultants.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress into longer-term or advanced roles.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email secondary at secondary@zesteducastion.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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