Primary Teaching Assistant
Job description
Plymouth & Surrounding Areas
Competitive Daily Rates
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Immediate Starts & September Roles Available
Teaching Personnel are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
Whether you're an experienced TA, a recent graduate, or someone looking to start a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
✅ Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
✅ Assisting the class teacher with learning activities
✅ Supporting children with additional needs, including SEN
✅ Helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment
✅ Encouraging pupil confidence, progress and independence
We're Looking For
✔ Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
✔ A positive, patient and proactive attitude
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ A passion for supporting children's learning and development
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer
⭐ Flexible work to suit your schedule
⭐ Competitive weekly pay
⭐ Access to free CPD and training courses
⭐ A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey
⭐ Opportunities for long-term, permanent and day-to-day positions
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel Plymouth for more information.
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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