Primary School Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream school in Exeter. 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, ideally with SEND, be patient and adaptable, and comfortable building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ideally experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Patience, adaptability and confidence building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and with individuals or small groups.
• Help create an inclusive environment where every child can succeed.
• Work effectively with teachers and other support staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND experience

Positive relationship building

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Job description

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

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

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.