Teaching Assistant – Barnstaple
Location: Barnstaple, Devon and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Flexible placements (full-time and part-time available)
Teaching Personnel are looking for a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to support primary and secondary schools in the Barnstaple Area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and eager to help students achieve their best.
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll support teachers in the classroom, work with pupils individually or in small groups, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Whether you’re an experienced TA or looking to start your career in education, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
* Competitive weekly pay (via PAYE)
* Opportunities across a variety of local schools
* Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy and free online training
* Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your area
* Potential for long-term and permanent placements
What You’ll Need:
* Experience working with children or young people (school-based preferred)
* A positive, patient, and proactive attitude
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* A passion for supporting students’ learning and wellbeing
* A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.