Teaching Assistant

Educated Recruitment; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate teaching assistants for flexible supply roles in Tavistock. This position offers the chance to work in diverse educational environments, accommodating both part-time and full-time schedules. With a focus on work/life balance, you can choose your availability and gain valuable experience in various schools. Whether you're newly qualified or looking to stay involved in education post-retirement, this role provides a supportive team and opportunities for professional development. Join a warm and welcoming team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students.

Benefits

Access to online CPD courses

Flexible working hours

Personalized support from dedicated consultants

Warm and welcoming team

Qualifications

• Experience in classroom settings is preferred but not mandatory.
• Current DBS or Update Service subscription is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in various educational settings.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies diligently.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of the curriculum

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Tavistock

Educated Recruitment, a supply teacher employment business in its 10th year, is looking for teaching assistants to fill exciting ad hoc supply opportunities in Tavistock and surrounding areas.

We cover day-to-day, short-term, and long-term supply roles, and are always seeking Primary teachers, secondary teachers, cover supervisors, HLTAs, and teaching assistants to join our team in Tavistock.

Part-time and full-time applicants are encouraged to apply! Newly qualified? Supply work is a great way to gain experience and try different schools, whether big or small, independent or part of a trust.

Relocating? Supply work allows you to get to know the Tavistock area before committing to a permanent position.

Work/life balance? We work around your availability! Supply work is flexible, and we will only offer you work when you are available.

Thinking of retiring but still want to stay involved in education? Contact us! Whether you want to work one day a week or five, we can accommodate you.

The Job Role

We seek passionate and driven support staff for supply teaching assistant assignments across various educational settings. Flexible working hours are available to suit full or part-time schedules.

Our standard daily pay rates are £85 for teaching assistants and £95 for SEN teaching assistants. Previous experience working with children in a classroom setting is preferred, but no formal qualifications are necessary. For longer-term roles with additional responsibilities, pay can be negotiated up to £100 per day, depending on school budgets.

What Educated Recruitment Offers

• A warm and welcoming team
• Dedicated consultants providing personalized support
• Flexible working and pay benefits
• Access to online CPD courses
• Opportunities to gain diverse educational experience

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher
• Following safeguarding and school policies
• Working 1:1 or with whole classes
• Liaising with school staff

Teaching Assistant Essentials

• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of the curriculum
• Current DBS or Update Service subscription (we can assist with this)
• Minimum of 3 years' reference history
• Reliability and excellent communication skills

If you're seeking a new role, more flexibility, or a better work/life balance, we are here to help.

We are recruiting for TA, Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, LSA, SEN Teacher, HLTA, and other support roles in Tavistock and surrounding areas.

For further information, please contact Charlotte at Educated Recruitment.