Flexible Teaching Assistant - Looe and Surrounding

Location: Looe & Surrounding Areas
Company: Teaching Personnel
Pay Rate: £92.63 - £95.00 per day
Working Pattern: Flexible supply work (minimum 2 days per week)

Teaching Personnel is actively seeking reliable, passionate, and motivated Teaching Assistants to join our growing team of supply staff, supporting Primary and EYFS settings across Looe and nearby communities. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who love working with children and are looking for flexibility, variety, and rewarding work in local schools.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to step into a school-based support role for the first time, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds. Ideally, you will have:

• Level 3 childcare qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Previous experience supporting children - ideally in a school, nursery, or childcare setting, however strong transferable experience is also welcomed
• A passion for working with EYFS and primary-aged pupils
• Minimum availability of 2 days per week, with flexibility around which days you can offer
• A positive, proactive attitude, and confidence supporting children of mixed abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with both pupils and staff
• A willingness to adapt, learn, and support different school environments

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children's learning and general classroom functioning. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support to children who need additional guidance
• Assisting the class teacher with daily activities, routines, and lesson delivery
• Supporting children with reading, phonics, numeracy, and early learning activities
• Helping create a positive, inclusive, and enriching environment for pupils
• Supervising children during break and lunch times when required
• Adapting quickly to different school settings and classroom expectations
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in all pupils

Every day will bring something new - and you'll be making a real difference to the lives of the children you support.

When you join Teaching Personnel, you gain access to a range of benefits and opportunities:

• Competitive daily pay (£92.63-£95.00 per day)
• Flexible working arrangements that fit around your schedule
• Opportunities to work in a variety of lovely local schools
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• A dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
• Optional access to our CPD Academy, offering accredited training courses
• A chance to develop your confidence, skills, and experience in the education sector

This role is well suited to:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants
• Nursery practitioners looking to move into school-based roles
• Individuals with experience in childcare, youth work, tutoring, or SEN support
• Graduates considering a future career in teaching
• Anyone looking for rewarding work that fits around other commitments

If you're enthusiastic, supportive, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Teaching Personnel team and start your journey supporting local schools in Looe and beyond.