Teaching Assistant

Educated Recruitment; Torquay; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants in Torquay. This role offers flexible working opportunities to fit your schedule, whether you’re newly qualified or looking for a change. You'll support educators and engage young minds, making a difference in various educational environments. With a focus on work-life balance, this position allows you to choose your availability while gaining valuable experience. Join a welcoming team that provides personalized support and access to professional development courses. If you're passionate about education and want to help shape the future, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to online CPD courses

Personalized support from dedicated consultants

Warm and welcoming team

Pay benefits on top

Qualifications

• Previous experience working alongside children is essential.
• Must have a current DBS or Update Service subscription.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and follow school policies.
• Work 1:1 or with whole classes and liaise with school staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Knowledge of the curriculum

Experience working with children

Education

Current DBS or Update Service subscription

3 year minimum reference history

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Torquay

Educated Recruitment are an award-winning supply teaching employment business looking for Teaching Assistants to join our supply agency for exciting ad hoc supply teaching assistant opportunities in Torquay and the surrounding areas.

Newly qualified? Supply teaching is a great way to get your foot in the door and to try different schools, big or small, independent or part of a trust.

Relocating? Supply teaching can be a great way to get to know the Torquay area before committing to a permanent position!

Work/life balance? We work around you! You do not have to commit every day or every week. Supply work is flexible, and we will only offer you work when you say you are available.

Thinking of retiring but don't want to give teaching up completely? Why not give us a call. Whether you are looking for work 1 day a week or 5 days a week - we will be able to accommodate you.

The Job Role

Educated Recruitment are looking for a Torquay based teaching assistant with compassion and a desire to guide the young minds of our future. You will be able to adapt to different environments, engage students with invigorating ideas, and radiate positivity throughout the placement.

We cover day to day, short term, and long-term supply, and are always on the lookout for Primary teachers, secondary teachers, cover supervisors, HLTAs, and Teaching assistants to join our team.

Part time and full time applicants are encouraged to join!

Please contact Charlotte at Educated Recruitment for further information on this role.

Pay Rate: Our standard daily pay rate as a supply teacher recruitment business is £85 for teaching assistants and £95 for SEN teaching assistants. For longer-term placements with additional responsibilities, the daily pay rate for a teaching assistant could be negotiated up to £100, at the discretion of school budgets.

What Educated Recruitment offers

1. A warm and welcoming team
2. Dedicated consultants providing you with personalised support and guidance
3. Flexible working and pay benefits on top
4. Access to online CPD courses
5. The opportunity to gain experience in a variety of educational settings

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

1. Supporting the class teacher
2. Following safeguarding and school policies
3. Working 1:1 or with whole classes
4. Liaising with school staff

Teaching Assistant Essentials

1. Previous experience working alongside children
2. Knowledge of the curriculum
3. A current DBS, or Update Service subscription (the agency can apply for this)
4. A 3 year minimum reference history
5. Reliability
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Located close to Torquay or within commuting distance

Whether you are looking for a new role, or for more flexibility and a positive work/life balance, we are here to help.

Please contact Charlotte at Educated Recruitment for further information.