Looking for School Hours? Become a Teaching Assistant in a Local Primary School

St Austell / Truro Area | Minimum 3 Days Per Week

£14.25 per hour | Term-Time Only | Weekly PAYE Pay

Love working with children but looking for a better work-life balance?

Tired of shift work?

Looking to get your evenings, weekends and school holidays back?

Teaching Personnel are expanding our team of Teaching Assistants across the St Austell area and are looking for caring, reliable individuals who can commit to at least 3 days per week supporting local primary schools.

With demand for support staff remaining strong throughout the academic year, we're keen to connect with people looking for rewarding work where no two days are the same.

This Role Could Be Perfect For:

• Nursery Practitioners
• Childcare Professionals
• Support Workers
• Care Assistants
• Youth Workers
• Parents Returning to Work
• Anyone with experience supporting children or young people

You don't necessarily need school experience. Many of our most successful Teaching Assistants have come from childcare, care, and support backgrounds.

Why Work in Schools?

Imagine having:

✔ School hours

✔ Term-time only working

✔ No evenings or weekend shifts

✔ The opportunity to make a real difference every day

✔ Variety across local schools

✔ Flexible work whilst still receiving regular opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

As a Teaching Assistant, you may:

• Support pupils within the classroom
• Work with small groups and individual children
• Help build confidence and independence
• Encourage positive engagement in learning
• Support children to achieve their full potential

Every day is different, but every day is rewarding.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• £14.25 per hour
• Flexible work with a minimum commitment of 3 days per week
• Opportunities across welcoming local primary schools
• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
• Support from a genuinely friendly local team
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

Areas Covered

Opportunities available across:

• St Austell
• Par
• Tywardreath
• Carlyon Bay
• Roche
• Lostwithiel
• Surrounding areas

Looking for a Fresh Opportunity?

We're actively growing our pool of Teaching Assistants as we continue to support local schools across the area. If you're looking for meaningful work, regular opportunities, and a role that fits around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

01872 250123