Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant – Full-Time

Location: Exeter

Pay Rate: £14.45 - £15.20 per hour

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact on children’s learning? A vibrant and supportive school in Exeter is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education and who enjoys working closely with students to support their development.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in the classroom, providing support to teachers and pupils to enhance learning experiences. You’ll work with small groups and individual students, helping to reinforce lesson content, boost confidence, and foster a positive learning atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering structured and engaging lessons.
• Work one-on-one or with small groups of students who need additional support.
• Encourage students' participation and confidence in their learning.
• Help manage classroom activities and maintain focus.
• Support children with special educational needs (SEN) as required.
• Prepare learning materials and set up resources for lessons.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working with children in an educational or care setting is beneficial but not essential.
• A patient, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
• A commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Adaptability and a willingness to take on different responsibilities as needed.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Competitive hourly pay between £14.45 - £15.20.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s education.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A stable, full-time role with potential for career growth.

If you're passionate about helping young learners thrive and want to join a fantastic school in Exeter, apply today!

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to, and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set, and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates on your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles, as well as additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and uphold the highest standards of compliance. Working with us means you will receive the best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice, and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay