Teaching Assistant

General Teaching Assistant (KS1) – Primary School in Helston
Start Date: 1st February 2026
Contract Type: Ongoing supply (via Teaching Personnel)
Pay: £89–£95 per day
Working Pattern: Flexible – full-time and part-time opportunities available

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a local primary school in Helston to recruit a General Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 1 pupils. This ongoing supply role is ideal for someone seeking flexibility while working consistently within a friendly, community-focused school.

You’ll play a key role in supporting young learners at a crucial stage of their development, helping to create a positive and engaging classroom experience.

About the Role:

• Supporting KS1 pupils within the classroom

• Assisting the class teacher with daily lessons and activities

• Working with small groups and individual children to reinforce learning

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being

• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting
✔ A caring, proactive and flexible approach
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ Availability for flexible working hours
✔ A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

✨ Ongoing supply work starting February 2026
✨ Flexible hours to suit your availability
✨ Weekly pay via our online payroll system
✨ A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
✨ Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
✨ A subsidised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
✨ Opportunities to gain long-term or permanent roles within local schools

If you’re passionate about supporting KS1 pupils and would like to work in a welcoming Helston primary school, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Sophia on 01872 250123 or email sophia.ede@teachingpersonnel.com

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

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.