Primary School Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for an Exeter placement starting September. You will support pupils in the classroom, work with individuals and small groups, and help create an inclusive environment where every child can succeed.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or young people, preferably with SEND experience. You should be patient, adaptable and confident building positive relationships and be prepared to work alongside teachers

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ideally experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Be patient, adaptable and confident building positive relationships.
• Work effectively alongside teachers and other support staff.
• Preferably hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and with individuals/small groups.
• Help create an inclusive environment where every child can succeed.
• Assist teachers and other support staff to manage activities and routines.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND experience

Patience

Building positive relationships

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Exeter

£92.63 per day | September 2026 start

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream school in Exeter from September.

You will support pupils in the classroom, work with individuals and small groups, and help create an inclusive environment where every child can succeed.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Ideally have experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Be patient, adaptable and confident building positive relationships
• Work effectively alongside teachers and other support staff
• Preferably hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ wellbeing

Pay: £92.63 per day.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.