Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant – Yeovil

Location: Yeovil
Work Type: Flexible | Part-Time | Ad-Hoc | Pathways to Long-Term Opportunities

Do you have a passion for helping children reach their potential? Would you love a role that fits around your lifestyle while letting you make a genuine difference every day? If so, this could be exactly what you’re looking for!

At Teaching Personnel, we’re looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Primary Teaching Assistants in the Yeovil area. Whether you’re hoping to begin a career in education or looking to stay involved without full teaching responsibilities, we have flexible opportunities to suit you.

Your Role

Support children aged 4–11 as they learn, explore, and grow. Be Flexible enough to work across key stage 1 and key stage 2.

Work alongside teachers to create engaging, inclusive classrooms where every child can thrive. Team work is Key!

Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils who may need a little extra encouragement — including those with additional needs.

Help pupils build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

✅ We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

Have experience working with children (paid or voluntary).

Bring positivity, patience, and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young learners.

Are reliable, adaptable, and enjoy being part of a team.

Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or are happy to apply for one through us).

Can provide two recent references from the past 24 months.

✨ What You’ll Get from Us

Total flexibility – choose when and where you work using our simple TP App.

Access to free professional development, including Safeguarding and Thrive training.

Ongoing support and guidance from a friendly local team who truly value your contribution.

Ready to Get Started?
Apply now and begin your journey as a Primary Teaching Assistant in Yeovil — where every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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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