Teaching Assistant

Full-Time and Part-Time Primary Teaching Assistants Needed – Plymouth Area

Start date: ASAP

Recruitment: Ongoing

Are you looking for rewarding work in education, with the flexibility to choose hours that suit your lifestyle? We’re recruiting full-time and part-time Teaching Assistants across the Plymouth area to support local primary schools.

Whether you want a consistent full-time role or part-time work that fits around childcare, studies, or other commitments, we offer opportunities that match your availability. You’re in control of your schedule — update your availability, and we’ll offer placements that suit you.

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible full-time and part-time options to suit your lifestyle

• You choose your availability — ideal for parents, students, or those with other commitments

• Experience a variety of school settings and year groups

• Opportunities for longer-term placements

• Temp-to-perm routes for those seeking permanent roles

• A great way to build experience and confidence in education

Requirements:

• A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one

• Childcare-based experience (school, nursery, tutoring, youth groups, etc.)

• TA qualifications are advantageous but not essential

• Must currently reside in the UK

• A positive, supportive, and reliable approach

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting teachers in the classroom

• Helping with learning activities and small-group work

• Providing 1:1 support where needed

• Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment

If you’re interested in meaningful full-time or part-time work and want to join a friendly, supportive agency, we’d love to hear from you.

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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