Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Derby
Full Time | Long Term Supply
£100 to £120 per day
Start Date: After October Half Term 2026
Monarch Education

Looking for a long-term Teaching Assistant role in a primary school?

Monarch Education are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for a supportive primary school in Derby, starting after October Half Term.

This is a long-term supply opportunity for a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant who can make a positive contribution to teaching and learning across the school. The successful candidate will join a dedicated staff team committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, organised and able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Why Apply?

• Long-term supply position
• Full time role starting after October Half Term
• Competitive daily rates of £100 to £120 per day
• Supportive and welcoming primary school
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced teachers and school leaders
• Potential for the role to become permanent
• Dedicated support from Monarch Education throughout your placement

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience working within a UK primary school
• Experience supporting teaching and learning within a classroom environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive and positive approach to supporting pupils
• The right to work in the UK

About the Role

You will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning across the primary age range.

The role may involve supporting whole-class learning, delivering interventions, working with small groups and providing targeted support to individual pupils where required.

The school is seeking a Teaching Assistant who can use their initiative, contribute to pupil progress and help maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with classroom learning and curriculum activities
• Deliver targeted interventions and small group support
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Support literacy and numeracy development
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Monitor and report on pupil progress where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a UK primary school
• Strong understanding of child development and learning
• Confidence working with pupils across the primary age range
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Commitment to supporting pupil wellbeing and achievement

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

GCA Approved Supplier
opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
free Safeguarding training
refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Apply Today

If you’re a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity in Derby, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Monarch Education team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Important Information:

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities – Monarch

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.