Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant - Torbay
Torbay, Devon
£92-£100 per day (dependent on experience)
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Immediate starts and ongoing positions
Make a Difference in the Classroom
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across the Torbay area. Whether you're an experienced TA, a graduate looking to gain classroom experience, or someone with transferable skills from care, youth work, coaching, or support work, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils to create a positive and engaging learning environment. Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Assisting with classroom activities and lesson delivery
- Supporting children with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health needs
- Encouraging pupil engagement and confidence
- Helping to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment
What We're Looking For
- A passion for supporting children's learning and development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with children or young people (preferred but not essential)
- A positive, patient, and proactive attitude
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
- Access to free CPD and training courses
- Dedicated support from a local consultant
- Referral bonus scheme
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact on young people's education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV, or contact Teaching Personnel's Devon team to find out more about opportunities available across Torbay and the surrounding areas.
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.
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