Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant Roles - Torbay & Surrounding Areas

Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant (Flexible Day-to-Day & Long-Term)

Location: Torbay, Devon (including Torquay, Paignton, Brixham & Surrounding Areas)

Salary: £92.56 - £95.00 per day

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

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Day-to-Day

Are you an enthusiastic and supportive Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Torbay and the surrounding areas?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting dedicated Primary TAs to join vibrant, welcoming primary school teams across Torbay. Whether you are looking for local day-to-day supply flexibility or long-term consistency, these positions offer steady school hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM), ensuring an excellent work-life balance while making a real impact on children's education.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: Assist primary school teachers in delivering engaging, dynamic curriculum lessons.

• Targeted Intervention: Work 1-on-1 or with small groups in literacy and numeracy to build student confidence and progress.

• Inclusive Learning: Provide tailored support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND / SEN).

• Environment & Wellbeing: Foster a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment for young learners.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience working with primary age children in school, nursery, youth work, or care environments.

• Patient, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting pupil development.

• Strong standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4 in English & Maths or equivalent).

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to complete one).

• Full right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £92.56 - £95.00 per day, paid weekly.

• Work-Life Balance: Standard school daytime hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Term Time Only).

• Location Choice: Roles tailored to Torbay, Paignton, Torquay, Brixham, and nearby South Devon areas.

• Expert Support: Dedicated 1-on-1 support from an experienced Randstad recruitment consultant.

• Referral Scheme: Earn rewards by recommending other education professionals.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your education career in Torbay?

Contact Hannah Joyner today to apply or learn more:

• Email: [email removed]

• Phone: [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