Primary School Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a caring and reliable Teaching Assistant in Exeter to support pupils in mainstream classrooms from September. You will assist 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 with children or young people, experience supporting pupils with SEND, be patient and adaptable, and able to work well with teachers and other support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Patient, adaptable and confident building positive relationships.
• Able to work effectively alongside teachers and other support staff.
• Possess a driving licence or have access to a vehicle.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children

Experience with SEND

Patient

Adaptable

Teamwork

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.

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