Primary Teaching Assistant - part time

Axcis Education Recruitment; Saltash; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a part-time support professional to help students with special educational needs (SEND) in Saltash. The role involves working 1:1 and in small groups to encourage pupils to thrive academically and socially. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or vulnerable adults, a positive demeanor, and strong communication skills. This position is term-time only, offering ongoing training and a supportive school community.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Welcoming and supportive school community

Term-time only position

Qualifications

• Experience necessary in working with children or vulnerable adults.
• Must have a patient, positive, and supportive demeanor.
• Required strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Work both 1:1 and in small groups.

Skills

Experience working with children or vulnerable adults

Patient and supportive approach

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Genuine passion for helping children

Job description

Overview

Start Date: February 2026
Location: Saltash
Pay: £89–£95 per day
Hours: part time 3/4 days a week 8:30am–3:30pm (term time only)

Role

You’ll support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs, working both 1:1 and in small groups to help them thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults
• A patient, positive, and supportive approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A genuine passion for helping every child achieve their best

Benefits

• A welcoming, supportive school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Part time, term-time only position

Legal

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.
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.
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.

Contact

Contact: Holly Smith
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6007