Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience supporting children with autism / ASD in a primary school setting?

Are you a patient and proactive Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent one-to-one support?

Can you build positive relationships and help a child to engage confidently with learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream primary school in Chesterfield that is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The school is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to work on a long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, supporting a boy in Year 3 with autism / ASD. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide consistent one-to-one support, help the pupil access classroom learning and work closely with the class teacher to promote positive engagement and progress.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children with autism / ASD
• Experience working with primary-aged children
• A good understanding of supporting additional needs within a mainstream classroom
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, calm and adaptable approach
• A positive and proactive attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 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 Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding 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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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

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