Primary Teaching Assistant New

Plymouth, Devon
Competitive daily rate, paid weekly
Full-time & Part-time opportunities available
✅ Immediate starts and September vacancies

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Plymouth.

Whether you have previous classroom experience, a background in childcare, youth work, coaching, support work, or are looking to start a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

• Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities
• Helping children to engage with their learning
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

• Experience working with children or young people
• A positive, patient and proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

• Flexible working options to suit your availability
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Access to free CPD and training courses
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

If you're passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in the classroom, apply today and a member of our Plymouth team will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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