Teaching assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant – Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Primary Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Chesterfield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive both academically and personally.

Working closely with class teachers and the wider school team, you will support pupils across the primary age range, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons and classroom activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and social development.
• Assist in preparing classroom resources and maintaining an organised learning environment.
• Support children with additional learning needs where required.
• Help promote positive behaviour in line with the school's policies.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, or school activities when needed.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with primary-aged children (school, nursery, or similar setting).
• A positive, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in children's education and development.

Safeguarding

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting young learners and would like to join a dedicated school team in Chesterfield, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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