Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistants Needed – Chesterfield (S40) & Surrounding Areas
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S40 & nearby)
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is looking for enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a range of primary schools across Chesterfield and the surrounding areas.
We work with local schools to provide both day-to-day cover and longer-term support roles, offering you the chance to gain valuable classroom experience while making a real difference in children’s education.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working with children (in school or other settings)
- A genuine passion for supporting learning and development
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential
What we can offer you:
- Competitive hourly/daily rates of pay (from £80 – £100 per day, depending on experience)
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 settings
- Ongoing CPD, free training opportunities, and career progression with Teaching Personnel
- A dedicated consultant to support and guide you throughout your placements
Areas we cover:
- Chesterfield (S40 & surrounding postcodes)
- Dronfield, Clay Cross, Staveley, Bolsover, and nearby areas
If you are passionate about supporting young learners and would like to join a professional, supportive network, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV or contact Teaching Personnel Sheffield South for more information.
joseph.wragg@teachingpersonnel.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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