Teaching Assistant

• Location: Newton Abbot and surrounding areas

• Pay: £92.56 - £95.00 per day

• Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday, flexible days)

• Contract: Temporary / Supply

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic Primary Supply Teaching Assistant to join our team in the Newton Abbot area.

This role is ideal for anyone with classroom experience looking for the ultimate flexibility. Whether you want to work two days a week or five, supply work allows you to choose your own schedule while making a real impact in local primary schools across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

• Classroom Support: Assist the class teacher with preparing resources and maintaining a positive, engaging learning environment.

• Targeted Intervention: Provide vital one-to-one and small group support, focusing on literacy and numeracy.

• Inclusion: Support students with diverse learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

• Behaviour Management: Help manage classroom behaviour positively, encouraging good conduct and focus.

• Supervision: Ensure student safety and well-being during break times and lunchtimes.

• Compliance: Follow individual school policies and safeguarding procedures to maintain a safe environment.

• Prior experience working with children within a classroom or similar educational setting.

• A reliable, punctual, and professional attitude.

• The ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to different school environments and year groups.

• A genuine passion for supporting children's education and emotional growth.

• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

If you are ready to bring your energy and skills to schools in Newton Abbot, we want to hear from you!

Please send your up-to-date CV directly to [email removed] to apply today.

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