Teaching Assistant

2 days ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Primary Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm)
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join one of our welcoming primary schools in Plymouth. This is a full-time role with an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate. If you are committed to supporting children's education and development, we would love to hear from you. Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or Early Years is a plus, though not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the class teacher in delivering dynamic and engaging lessons across the primary curriculum
  • Provide 1:1 or small group support, particularly for children with SEN
  • Help with lesson preparation and the organisation of classroom resources
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Support behavior management and contribute to the wellbeing of all students

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Prior experience in a primary school setting
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A passion for helping children succeed in their learning journey
  • Flexibility, patience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Desirable:

  • Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Qualifications:

  • Relevant qualifications or experience in education or childcare (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent)

Additional Requirements:

  • A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new DBS check
  • Available to start immediately

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Full-time role with the potential to move from temporary to permanent
  • Supportive school environment and leadership
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression

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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