Primary Supply Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Competitive weekly pay

Range of primary school opportunities

Free CPD and development

Dedicated local consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Plymouth is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Plymouth and surrounding areas from September 2026. You may work in a range of primary schools with flexible arrangements—from day-to-day to long-term placements—helping pupils feel supported and ready to learn.

Experience with children or young people is preferred; DBS quickly arranged via Teaching Personnel. Pay is £90-£100 per day, depending on experience, with options for full-time, part-time, or

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people; school-based experience desirable.
• Commitment to supporting children's development in a classroom setting.
• Willingness to apply for a new DBS through Teaching Personnel if needed.
• Able to work around school timetables, typically 8:30am–3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and development.
• Provide additional support to pupils with SEND and learning needs.
• Support reading, writing, phonics, maths and classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and create a calm, nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Adapt to different schools, year groups and environments.

Skills

Passionate about children

Team player

Reliable

Adaptable

Good communication

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas

Pay: £90 - £100 per day, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Supply

Start Date: September 2026

Make a difference in the classroom this September!

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel Plymouth is looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Plymouth and the surrounding areas from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have previous experience working with children or young people, or you're looking to build your experience within a school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We work with a variety of mainstream primary schools and specialist SEND settings, offering flexible opportunities including day-to-day supply, short-term and long-term placements.

What will you be doing?

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping pupils feel supported, confident and ready to learn. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers with the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Working with individuals and small groups to support learning and development.
• Providing additional support to pupils with SEND and individual learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with reading, writing, phonics, maths and classroom activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to create a calm and nurturing classroom environment.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting children's confidence, independence and social development.
• Working closely with teachers and wider school staff to support pupil progress.
• Adapting to different schools, year groups and classroom environments.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people who are:

• Passionate about working with children and supporting their development.
• Experienced in working with children or young people - school-based experience is desirable.
• Patient, approachable and confident in supporting children with different needs.
• Caring, positive and enthusiastic in their approach.
• Strong communicators who enjoy working as part of a team.
• Reliable and adaptable, with the ability to settle into new school environments quickly.
• Available to work between approximately 8:30am and 3:30pm on your chosen working days.
• Able to commit to regular work where possible.
• In possession of an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply for a new DBS through Teaching Personnel.

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

When you join our Plymouth team, you'll have access to a wide range of opportunities and ongoing support from your dedicated local consultant.

You’ll benefit from:

• Flexible work that can fit around your lifestyle and existing commitments.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• A wide range of primary school opportunities across Plymouth and surrounding areas.
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, KS2 and SEND settings.
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.
• Access to free CPD and professional development through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
• Support from a dedicated local consultant who will get to know you and help find opportunities that suit your experience and availability.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience across different schools and year groups.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's learning and development, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're looking for a few days of work each week or something more regular, Teaching Personnel can help you find opportunities that work for you.

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