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Classroom Support Assistant – Derby
Location: Derby, DE21
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate
About the Role
Connex Education is recruiting Classroom Support Assistants to work in partnership with schools across Derby. 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.
The Schools
Partner schools serve diverse 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 passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and committed to supporting their learning, development, and well-being.
What You’ll Need
✅ 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
✅ Genuine passion for education and child development
✅ Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
✅ Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)
Benefits Package
Competitive daily rate (£90-£120)
PAYE paid weekly
Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
Funded qualifications including:
- Level 2 SEND
- Level 3 Teaching and Learning
- Level 4 HLTA
- Level 5 TEFL
Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the first step into your education career, apply today through Connex Education.
Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.
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.