Teaching Assistant

Flexible Supply Teaching Assistant - Barnstaple & Surrounding Areas

Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your life, while making a real difference to young people in your local community? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our daily supply team, supporting local primary and secondary schools across Barnstaple and the surrounding coastal and rural areas. Whether you are looking for full-time work or just a few days a week, daily supply gives you complete control over your schedule without any take-home planning or marking.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support across various year groups under the direction of the class teacher.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils needing extra support with literacy, numeracy, or engagement.
• Manage classroom behaviour positively to create a safe and productive learning environment.
• Assist with classroom setup, learning resources, and playground supervision during breaks.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments, staff teams, and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 months' UK experience working with children or young people (e.g., in schools, nurseries, youth clubs, sports coaching, or care settings).
• Location: Based in or easily able to commute to Barnstaple and surrounding local schools.
• Attributes: Reliable, adaptable, proactive, and passionate about supporting pupils' educational development.
• Safeguarding: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete a new one).

What We Offer

• Great Daily Rate: Earn between £92.56 and £95.00 per day, depending on experience.
• School-Friendly Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 with no work to take home at the end of the day.
• Total Flexibility: Choose the days you want to work-ideal for balancing family commitments, studies, or other pursuits.
• Variety: Build experience across a range of local schools and settings.
• Contract Type: Flexible / Temporary Supply.

To Apply:

Ready to make a positive impact? Please submit your CV today to [email removed] to start your journey as a supply teaching assistant in the Barnstaple area.

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