Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time/Temporary
Location: Newton Abbot and nearby areas
Pay: £90 – £100 per day (weekly pay through PAYE)
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential for long-term opportunities)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you someone who loves working with children and wants to make a real difference in their day-to-day learning?
Maybe you're an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to build confidence in the classroom, or perhaps you're just starting out on your journey into education and looking for experience that’s both meaningful and rewarding?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
Teaching Personnel is working closely with welcoming and supportive primary schools in the Newton Abbot area, and we’re looking for friendly, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting class teachers with creative, engaging lessons

• Working closely with pupils who may need extra support – either 1:1 or in small groups

• Helping children grow in confidence, both academically and socially

• Assisting with reading, phonics, numeracy, and classroom activities

• Creating a warm, safe and inclusive space where all children can shine

This Role is Perfect For:

• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who want to gain valuable classroom experience

• Graduates or students studying education or child development

• Individuals returning to work or exploring a new career path in schools

• Anyone with a calm, nurturing and positive approach to supporting children

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children (in a school, nursery, tutoring, or youth work) is ideal – but not essential

• A can-do attitude, a warm personality, and a genuine love for working with young learners

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

• Availability for full-time work during school hours

• Willingness to travel to primary schools across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas

What You’ll Get from Us:

• A friendly and supportive consultant to guide you through every step

• Weekly pay (£90–£100 per day) through our hassle-free PAYE system

• FREE online training and development opportunities

• The chance to grow your confidence, skills, and career in education

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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