Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Tiverton is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support young learners in inclusive school settings. The role involves providing one-to-one support, assisting in lessons, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will be passionate, patient, and willing to undergo training. Competitive daily pay rates and dedicated consultant support are offered, with flexible hours for work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Free and discounted CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly BACS payments

Access to a pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in education, childcare, or care work is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Create a calm, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
• Support pupils' academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and external professionals.

Skills

Passionate about supporting children and young people

Patient, positive, and confident communicator

Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

Job description

Flexible hours | ASAP Start

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a positive, inclusive school environment where you can make a real difference every day? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across welcoming partner schools in Tiverton.

About the Role

You will be working within supportive and inclusive school settings that value nurturing relationships and personalised learning. These schools support pupils with a range of needs, helping them develop both academically and emotionally. You’ll join a collaborative staff team committed to creating meaningful learning experiences for every child.

Key Details

• Start Date: ASAP (flexible start dates available)
• Contract: Flexible hours
• Pay: £90–£105 per day (dependent on experience)
• Employer: Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
• Create a calm, safe, and supportive classroom environment
• Support pupils’ academic progress and emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Experience in education, childcare, or care work (desirable, not essential)
• Patient, positive, and confident communicator
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Willing to undertake training and professional development

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Free and discounted CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities in friendly, well-supported schools
• Weekly BACS payments and access to a pension scheme
• No umbrella company deductions

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you.

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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