Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant - Torbay

Axcis Education; Torquay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education are working with a mainstream primary school in Torbay, who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support in EYFS. This is initially a full time supply position, with a possibility it could become permanent (via a temp to perm).

The role is to start on 30th November 2026 at a Torbay-based school with a strong curriculum and values. The position offers full-time hours (8.45-3.15) with pay £92.75-£105 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be suitably qualified for the position advertised.
• Prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate suitability.
• Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• To support students on both a 1:1 basis and small group basis.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude, supporting with learning across the curriculum.
• Form positive relationships with all learners.
• Confidently establish consistent boundaries with children.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and pupils.

Job description

Axcis Education are working with a mainstream primary school in Torbay, who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support in EYFS. This is initially a full time supply position, with a possibility it could become permanent (via a temp to perm). The role is to start on 30th November 2026. The mainstream primary school is a wonderful three-from entry primary school located in Torquay. The school has a fantastic reputation within the local community, with parents and residents commenting on the wide curriculum offering behaviour of pupils and strong values the school promotes.

Key Information

• Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Location: Torbay
• Start Date: November 30th 2026
• Contract: Full Time, Permanent
• Hours: 8.45-3.15
• Pay: £92.75-£105 a day, depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• To support students on both a 1:1 basis and small group basis.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude, supporting with learning across the curriculum.
• Form positive relationships with all learners.
• Confidently establish consistent boundaries with children.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and pupils.

Requirements

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.