Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant
Launceston, Cornwall
Competitive Daily Pay | Weekly PAYE Payments
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Teaching Personnel is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support schools across Launceston and the surrounding Cornwall area from September 2026.
Whether you're an experienced TA, a recent graduate considering a career in education, or someone with transferable experience supporting children, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You'll work closely with teachers to help create a positive learning environment and support children with their academic, social, and emotional development.
Opportunities are available across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, with both general classroom support and SEN-focused roles.
We Are Looking For:
✅ Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
✅ A positive and proactive attitude
✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✅ Confidence supporting pupils with different learning needs
✅ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer:
⭐ Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
⭐ Competitive pay rates paid weekly via PAYE
⭐ Long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities
⭐ Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
⭐ Access to free CPD and training courses
⭐ Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of local schools
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
We work in partnership with a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools throughout Launceston and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for regular work, a long-term position, or a route into teaching, we can help you find the right opportunity.
Apply Today
If you're interested in a Teaching Assistant role in Launceston for September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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