Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent agency seeks an Unqualified Teaching Assistant in Plymouth to support a welcoming primary school. The role involves assisting teachers, providing emotional support to students, and preparing teaching resources. Ideal candidates will display patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help children succeed in their learning journey. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive salary and benefits package

Well-resourced school with excellent facilities

Chance to work in a beautiful coastal location

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Understanding of supporting others and working in care is transferable.
• Positive attitude and commitment to safeguarding children are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
• Support students' academic and emotional development.
• Prepare teaching materials and classroom resources.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Proactive

Job description

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Unqualified Teaching Assistant, Plymouth

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Client:

Long-term Teachers Ltd

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

34

Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Plymouth

Position Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Here at Long Term Teachers we are working with a dynamic and welcoming primary school situated in Plymouth. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

As a Teaching Assistant you will assist the teachers in delivering and planning lessons. Provide support to the students in both small groups and 1-1. As well as helping academically in the classroom, there will also be a big requirement to support the students social and emotional development. Being able to be pro-active and think on your feet is key, as you make sure all preparation of teaching materials and classroom resources are complete ahead of time.

Relevant experience and qualifications in a similar role are desirable, however, an understanding of supporting others and working in care would be very transferable. The right candidate will have a genuine desire for working with children and supporting them through their educational journey. You should posses a positive attitude, patience and empathy. An understanding and commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children must be paramount.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A well-resourced school with excellent facilities.
• The chance to work in a beautiful coastal location with a strong sense of community.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay