Teaching Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant - Flexible Hours - Plymouth

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education that works around your life? We are looking for adaptable, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our supply team in Plymouth. Whether you want to work 3 days a week or 5, this role puts you in control of your schedule while helping local pupils thrive.

What You Get

• Ultimate Work-Life Balance: Choose the days you work each week. No lesson planning, no marking, and zero weekend work.
• Predictable Hours: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, giving you evenings free and all school holidays off.
• Competitive Pay: Earn between £92.56 and £95.00 per day.
• Variety: Experience different primary, secondary, or special school settings across Plymouth to find the environments you love best.

Responsibilities

• Supporting class teachers to deliver engaging, structured lessons.
• Working 1-on-1 or in small groups with pupils who need extra guidance with literacy, numeracy, or confidence.
• Managing classroom dynamics and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Assisting with playground supervision and general classroom preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3 months of experience working or volunteering with children or young people in the UK (schools, youth groups, sports clubs, or tutoring).
• Adaptability: A positive, quick-thinking attitude ready to jump into new school environments.
• Reliability: Punctuality and strong communication skills.
• Compliance: An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one) and suitable professional references.

Summary

Are you ready to make a difference in local schools? We want to hear from you! Seize this opportunity to support students in Plymouth with the flexibility you deserve. Send your CV to [email removed] or call [phone removed] for me information.

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