Teaching Assistant – Saltash

Teaching Assistant
Location: Saltash, Cornwall
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children in their learning journey?

Teaching Personnel are working with welcoming primary schools in the Saltash area who are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to make a positive impact in the classroom and support pupils in reaching their full potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils across the classroom with learning activities
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Assist with classroom preparation and general school duties

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience working with children or young people (school-based experience is desirable but not essential)
• Are patient, caring, and adaptable
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• £50 Refer-a-Friend scheme

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

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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