Teaching Assistant in Totnes

Primary Teaching Assistant - Totnes & Torbay Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Primary Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of welcoming primary schools across Totnes, Torbay, Paignton and surrounding areas. Opportunities are available on a day-to-day, short-term and long-term basis, with additional work available for candidates willing to travel to Newton Abbot and Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience supporting children in an educational setting, or those looking to gain valuable experience within primary schools. The Role Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation Supporting children's academic, social and emotional development Helping to maintain a positive and engaging learning environment The Ideal Candidate Experience working with children is desirable A caring, patient and proactive approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Adaptable and confident working in different school settings Driving licence and access to a vehicle beneficial, particularly for travel across Totnes, Torbay, Newton Abbot and Plymouth Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel What Teaching Personnel Offers Competitive weekly pay Flexible working to suit your availability Free CPD and training courses Dedicated consultant support Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions Access to a wide range of local primary schools If you are passionate about supporting children's learning and want to make a difference in local primary schools, we'd love to hear from you. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Permanent Salary: £93-£100 per day (dependent on experience) Location: Totnes, Torbay, Newton Abbot and Plymouth areas. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website