Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Job description

Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Plymouth & Surrounding Areas

Flexible Working | 8:30am – 3:30pm | Minimum 2 Days Per Week

Looking for school hours that fit around your lifestyle, family commitments, studies or other work?

Teaching Personnel are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to support Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

The Role

As a supply Teaching Assistant, you'll work on days that suit your availability, supporting pupils in the classroom and helping schools cover short-term absences and additional staffing needs.

You'll be able to select the days you're available each week through an availability calendar, giving you complete flexibility while gaining valuable experience in schools.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting pupils within the classroom.
Working with small groups and individual students.
Assisting teachers with learning activities.
Supporting behaviour, engagement and wellbeing.
Helping create a positive learning environment.

Requirements

Must be available to work 8:30am – 3:30pm on the days you choose.
Minimum availability of 2 days per week.
Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
Reliable, adaptable and confident in new environments.
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Choose the days you work.
Flexible supply work to fit around your schedule.
Opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEN schools.
Weekly pay.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Opportunity to gain experience before committing to a permanent role.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a university student, a parent returning to work, or looking to gain experience in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us which days you're available each week.

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 &...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English