Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Totnes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Different placements: daily, long-term

Competitive weekly pay

CPD & training

Local consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is currently recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across Totnes, Paignton, Torquay, and surrounding areas in primary schools. Roles include daily supply, long-term, and permanent placements with competitive weekly pay.

You will support pupils in classrooms, assist teachers with lessons, and help foster an inclusive learning environment. DBS checks are required or in process, with ongoing CPD provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support children with additional needs where required
• Contribute to the overall development and wellbeing of pupils

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and caring

Proactive approach

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available
Flexible Supply and Long-Term Positions
Competitive Weekly Pay

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in a range of primary schools across Totnes and Torbay. Whether you are an experienced TA, a recent graduate, or someone looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in the classroom on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support children with additional needs where required
• Contribute to the overall development and wellbeing of pupils

• Experience working with children or young people
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities for daily supply, long-term, and permanent placements
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant

We are recruiting for schools across:

• Totnes
• Paignton
• Torquay
• Brixham
• Newton Abbot and surrounding areas

If you are looking for a rewarding role supporting children in local schools across Totnes and Torbay, 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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