Teaching Assistant

Location: Okehampton, Devon

Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday, Term Time)

Position Type: Supply / Temporary

Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and proactive Level 3 Teaching Assistant for supply opportunities across fantastic primary schools in the Okehampton area.

As a supply TA, you will have the chance to work within different primary year groups (EYFS to Key Stage 2), supporting class teachers, leading small intervention groups, and helping to create a positive, engaging learning environment for all pupils.

Whether you are looking for regular day-to-day work, short-term blocks, or long-term placements, supply work offers the ultimate flexibility without the additional pressure of full-time planning.

• Support Learning: Work closely with class teachers to deliver pre-planned activities and lessons, ensuring pupils stay engaged and on task.

• Intervention & Groups: Lead small group interventions or provide 1:1 support for pupils who need extra help with literacy, numeracy, or social skills.

• Classroom Management: Help maintain a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment.

• Inclusion: Support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), adapting your approach to meet their individual needs.

• Preparation: Assist with setting up the classroom in the morning and clearing away at the end of the day.

• Qualification: A minimum of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).

• Experience: Proven experience working within a UK primary school setting.

• Adaptability: A flexible mindset, with the ability to walk into a new classroom and hit the ground running with a smile.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build rapport with pupils, school staff, and parents.

• Compliance: An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or the willingness to apply for one) and two professional references.

• Flexibility: Choose the days you want to work and maintain a great work-life balance.

• No Take-Home Work: Enjoy the reward of teaching without the evenings spent marking and planning.

• Local Work: Keep your commute short with schools specifically located in and around Okehampton.

• Competitive Pay: Weekly pay via PAYE.

• Support: A dedicated consultant to match you with the right schools and manage your diary.

If you are a passionate Level 3 TA looking for your next flexible opportunity in Okehampton, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please email your up-to-date CV to [email removed] or call Hannah directly on [phone removed] for a confidential chat.

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