Supply Primary School Teaching Assistant – DE7

Ilkeston, West Hallam, Kirk Hallam, Stanley Common, Smalley & Surrounding Areas (DE7)

£450-£500 per week (PAYE, paid weekly)

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Ilkeston, West Hallam, Kirk Hallam, Stanley Common, Smalley and the wider DE7 area from September 2026.

With September approaching, now is the ideal time to complete your registration and get ready for flexible work across local primary schools in the new academic year.

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Placements can involve whole-class support, working with small groups or providing one-to-one support to pupils who need additional help with their learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist class teachers with lessons, activities and everyday classroom routines.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and engagement.
• Help pupils access learning and develop their confidence.
• Provide additional support for pupils with learning or behavioural needs where required.

Assignment Details

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Day-to-day supply, short-term and long-term placements.
• Work available across Ilkeston, West Hallam, Kirk Hallam, Stanley Common, Smalley and the wider DE7 area.
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Why Work with Connex Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Competitive rates of £450-£500 per week.
• Free accredited CPD training.
• Flexible work to fit around your availability.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of local primary schools.
• Potential for regular work throughout the academic year.
• Ongoing support from your local Connex Education team.

Person Specification

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• Recent experience working with children in a UK primary school or a similar educational setting.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above.
• Confidence supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, patient approach.
• A reliable and flexible attitude, with the ability to adapt to different school environments.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

All roles are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We assess all applicants on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

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