Graduate Teaching Assistant - DE5
Location: Derbyshire, DE5
Day Rate: £105-£115 per day
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Start Date: September 2025
Are you a Psychology or Education graduate looking to gain meaningful experience supporting pupils in a classroom setting?
About the Role
Long Term Futures are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in DE5 to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates who are considering a career in education or educational psychology.
You'll be supporting class teachers with learning activities, behaviour support, and small group interventions - particularly with pupils who have additional needs such as autism, social communication difficulties, and SEMH.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide classroom-based support across EYFS - KS2, including general TA duties
Provide classroom-based support across EYFS - KS2, including general TA duties
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Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis
Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis
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Deliver targeted interventions to help close learning gaps
Deliver targeted interventions to help close learning gaps
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Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment
Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment
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Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
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Track and communicate progress to the class teacher and SENCO
Track and communicate progress to the class teacher and SENCO
What We're Looking For
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A degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field
A degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field
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Experience working with children (school, nursery, tutoring or youth work)
Experience working with children (school, nursery, tutoring or youth work)
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A calm, confident and resilient approach
A calm, confident and resilient approach
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A passion for supporting children's development - academically and emotionally
A passion for supporting children's development - academically and emotionally
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education or child development
A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education or child development
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
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Long-term, full-time placements with permanent potential
Long-term, full-time placements with permanent potential
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A network of inclusive schools across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
A network of inclusive schools across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
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Free CPD including Behaviour Management and Autism Awareness
Free CPD including Behaviour Management and Autism Awareness
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Trial days offered to make sure it's the right match
Trial days offered to make sure it's the right match
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Personal consultant support and career advice
Personal consultant support and career advice
Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process
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Apply - Send us your CV
Apply - Send us your CV
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Initial Call - We'll talk through your experience and preferences
Initial Call - We'll talk through your experience and preferences
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School Match - We'll connect you with the right setting
School Match - We'll connect you with the right setting
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Trial Day - Visit the school before you commit
Trial Day - Visit the school before you commit
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Start Work - Begin making a difference from day one
Start Work - Begin making a difference from day one
All applicants must hold or be willing to apply for a valid enhanced DBS and provide two professional references.
If this isn't quite right for you, contact India @ Long Term Futures to discuss other graduate and support roles across the region.
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