Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants Wanted – September Start | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Location:

Newton Abbot & Surrounding Areas

Start Date:

September 2026
Salary:
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity this September?

Teaching Personnel is working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Newton Abbot and the surrounding areas who are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their teams. Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, long-term or flexible supply work, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role:

Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
Work with individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning and confidence.
Encourage positive behaviour and promote a supportive classroom environment.
Help prepare classroom resources and learning activities.
Support pupils with a range of learning needs to help them reach their full potential.

We're Looking For:

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
A positive, patient and caring approach.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
The ability to adapt to different classroom environments.
A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Flexible full-time, part-time and day-to-day supply opportunities.
Competitive weekly pay.
Dedicated support from your local recruitment consultant.
Access to free and discounted CPD and training.
Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, looking to begin your career in education, or searching for a role with greater flexibility, Teaching Personnel can help you find the right opportunity.

Apply today and contact Aimee on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)

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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