Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Progression pathways to permanent role

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for full-time opportunities starting in January 2027 across Exeter and the surrounding areas.

Daily pay ranges from £92.63 to £100, depending on experience, with opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. You’ll provide classroom support to teachers and pupils, work with small groups or one-to-one to aid learning, and support pupils with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is desirable.
• A positive, patient and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Full-time Teaching Assistant positions across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Providing classroom support to teachers and pupils.
• Working with small groups and on a one-to-one basis to support learning.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required.
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Opportunities for both long-term and permanent positions across Exeter and surrounding towns.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Teaching Assistants Required | Exeter & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time Roles | January 2027 Start

Daily Pay: £92.63 - £100 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants for full-time opportunities starting in January 2027 across Exeter and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children in education, we want to hear from you.

The Role

• Full-time Teaching Assistant positions across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Providing classroom support to teachers and pupils
• Working with small groups and on a one-to-one basis to support learning
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Opportunities for both long-term and permanent positions across Exeter and surrounding towns

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• A positive, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates of £92.63 - £100, reflective of experience
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities in a variety of school settings across Exeter and surrounding areas
• Potential pathways into permanent education roles

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate vetting and safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

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.

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