Teaching Assistant Torbay

Teaching Personnel; Torquay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible hours

Long-term and permanent potential

Ongoing training

Support from local consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Torbay for a mix of full-time and part-time opportunities. The role offers daily pay of £92-£100 depending on experience and qualifications, with immediate start dates available.

Based in Torbay, you will assist teachers, support learning, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with children or young people (school, childcare, coaching, youth work or similar).
• Are patient, caring, and adaptable.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Are passionate about making a difference in children\'s education.
• Hold a relevant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom to enhance their learning and development.
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with additional needs where necessary.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Location: Torbay, Devon
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time Opportunities Available
Pay: £92 - £100 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities Available

Teaching Personnel are working with a number of primary schools across the Torbay area who are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to begin a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils within the classroom to enhance their learning and development.
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with additional needs where necessary.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience working with children or young people (school, childcare, coaching, youth work or similar).
• Are patient, caring, and adaptable.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Are passionate about making a difference in children's education.
• Hold a relevant qualification (desirable but not essential).

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.
• References covering the last two years.

If you're looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils in schools across Torbay, we'd love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

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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