TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Prospero Teaching are looking for Teaching Assistants for local schools for Primary and Secondary Schools in the Plymouth area.
We are open to hear from candidates with a background in education but also childcare settings and looking for either flexible supply or longer term and permanent opportunities.
The position is open to both graduates and experienced candidates. Depending on performance, there can opportunities for school to look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Plymouth, Devon
Position - Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Support
Start date - 1st September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing/Supply
End date (if applicable) - N/A
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full & Part time
Minimum rate of pay -£13.96p/h
Hours - 8:30 - 15.30EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
5 GCSEs, English and Maths
Previous experience working in a UK school
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last yearTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references covering the last 2 yearsIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team