Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant 
Location: Exeter, Devon
Pay: £90–£100 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full time
Start Date: February 2026

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work within schools in Exeter and the surrounding areas. We work closely with a range of local schools and trusts, providing consistent and rewarding opportunities for support staff.

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children within Nursery, EYFS and KS1 settings
• Assist the class teacher with planned activities and learning outcomes
• Provide nurturing, child-centred support in line with the EYFS framework
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development

We’re Looking For:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working within a school setting
• A warm, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young children’s development

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily rates of £90–£100
• Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella deductions
• £50 referral bonus for educators you recommend
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles if desired

Whether you’re an experienced teaching assistant, nursery practiioner or looking for flexible work around other commitments, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and support education in Devon.
If you’re interested, please contact me at aimee.scadding@teachingpersonnel.com or call 01392 920 363.

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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