Teaching Assistant

• Job Title: 1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant

• Location: Exeter, Devon

• Hours: 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

• Salary/Rate: Competitive daily rate (Paid weekly)

• Contract Type: Supply, Temporary, Full-Time / Part-Time flexible options

Are you an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant or SEN Specialist looking for flexible supply work in Exeter?

Randstad is currently recruiting dedicated individuals to support primary school pupils on a 1:1 basis. This role offers the perfect balance of rewarding educational support and an excellent work-life balance with a strict 08:30 - 15:30 schedule and no weekend work.

As a Supply 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will be matched with local Exeter primary schools to support children with diverse learning needs, including SEN (Autism, ADHD, SEMH) and behavioural challenges.

• Provide tailored academic support during literacy, numeracy, and classroom activities.

• Implement EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) alongside class teachers.

• Manage sensory breaks and encourage positive social interaction during break times.

• Deliver a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

• Experience: Proven experience working with children in a primary school, care, or youth work setting (experience as an LSA, TA, or Care Worker is highly desirable).

• SEN Awareness: Understanding of special educational needs (ASD, ADHD, Speech & Language delays) is advantageous.

• Key Skills: Exceptional patience, strong communication, adaptability, and a proactive attitude.

• Compliance: A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to process a new one through Randstad).

• Ideal Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 shifts mean your evenings and weekends are entirely your own.

• Local Work: We partner with a wide network of schools across Exeter, minimising your commute.

• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the days you want to work using our digital booking system.

• Dedicated Consultant: One-to-one support from our specialist primary education team.

If you are ready to make a tangible difference in a child's education, we want to hear from you today.

• Email your CV directly to: [email removed]

• Call our team for an immediate chat: [phone removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university