Classroom Support Assistant

Location: Derby, DE21

Salary: £90 – 120 per day (Depending on hours and experience)

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role

Connex Education is working in partnership with schools in Derby to recruit Classroom Support Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates or individuals with experience in education who are eager to start a fulfilling career supporting teaching and learning. These roles are available for an immediate start.

Our partner schools serve a diverse range of pupils across all key stages and pride themselves on creating inclusive, supportive environments. Staff work closely together to ensure every child receives the best possible education. These schools are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and committed to supporting their learning, development, and well-being.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 19 courses
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• A degree or relevant qualification in education or a related field

• Experience working with children in an educational setting (voluntary or paid)

• Confidence in managing behaviour and supporting the teacher with classroom routines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• A genuine passion for education and child development

• A current DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex

If you’re ready to take the first step into your teaching career, we’d love to hear from you.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

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.