Day to Day Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
Day‑to‑Day Supply Teaching Assistants Needed
Primary Schools | Truro Area (TR1 & TR8)
£92.63 per day | £14.25 per hour | PAYE | Flexible Working
Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for flexible, rewarding work in local primary schools?
Do you enjoy supporting children’s learning and want the freedom to choose when you work?
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Day‑to‑Day Supply Teaching Assistants to support a variety of welcoming primary schools across the Truro area (TR1 & TR8). With consistent demand for cover, this is a fantastic opportunity to build regular work around your availability.
Why Day‑to‑Day Supply?
Supply work offers the perfect balance of flexibility and fulfilment:
- Work only on the days you choose
- Gain experience across a range of local schools
- No long‑term commitment or additional pressures
- Ideal for parents, returners, or those wanting term‑time work
- Build confidence and connections within schools
The Role
As a Day‑to‑Day Supply TA, you may:
- Support learning within KS1 and/or KS2 classrooms
- Provide 1:1 or small‑group support when required
- Assist pupils with class activities, reading, and interventions
- Support behaviour and emotional regulation
- Work alongside class teachers to create a positive learning environment
Every day is varied, but your role is always valued.
What We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who:
- Has experience working with children in a school or similar setting
- Is caring, patient and confident supporting learners
- Can adapt quickly to new classroom environments
- Is reliable, proactive and professional
- Understands the importance of safeguarding
TA qualifications are welcome, but experience and attitude are just as important.
Pay & Benefits
- £92.63 per day
- £14.25 per hour
- Paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella companies)
- Flexible day‑to‑day bookings
- Local schools within TR1 & TR8
- Dedicated local consultant support
- Free CPD and safeguarding training
- Simple admin and availability management via the myTP app
Location
Roles available across:
- Truro (TR1)
- Newquay / Surrounding Areas (TR8)
Apply Today
If you’re a Teaching Assistant looking for flexible supply work in the Truro area, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now or get in touch for a friendly chat about opportunities currently available.
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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