Primary Teaching Assistants

Job Opportunity: Primary Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Temporary) – Exeter Area
Location: Exeter and surrounding areas
Contract: Full-time, temporary (with potential for long-term placements)
Start Date: Flexible – Apply now to secure your role!
Pay: £13.84 - £15.38 per hour (depending on experience and responsibilities)

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on young learners? Do you thrive in a supportive, energetic school environment? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to join our team and work in a variety of welcoming primary schools across the Exeter area.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children’s learning and development within the classroom. Working closely with teachers and school staff, you’ll help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils in small groups or on a one-to-one basis

• Assisting the class teacher in preparing learning materials and activities

• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting social/emotional wellbeing

• Helping to assess pupil progress and contribute to learning plans

This is a full-time, temporary position – ideal for those looking to gain valuable classroom experience or build a long-term career in education.

About You:

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and patient

• Confident working with children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

• Proactive, with a flexible approach to supporting classroom needs

You don’t need to be qualified – experience working with children in any setting is highly valued, and we offer training and guidance to help you succeed.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated consultant support from start to finish

• Access to CPD courses and training

• Flexible work in a variety of school settings

• Opportunity to build your career and gain experience in education

• Potential for long-term or permanent positions

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (we can assist with your application)

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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