Teaching Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant - Okehampton & Surrounding Areas

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for local, flexible work that fits around your life? We are looking for adaptable TAs to support primary and secondary schools across Okehampton and the surrounding villages on a day-to-day supply basis. This is your chance to make a real difference in the classroom while maintaining complete control over your schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teachers with general classroom management and learning tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Provide targeted support to pupils individually (1:1) or in small groups to boost their reading, writing, and numeracy skills.
• Create a positive and productive atmosphere by helping maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom setting.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments, diverse student needs, and various year groups across Okehampton and nearby rural areas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a dedicated educational setting.
• Possession of a standard TA qualification or proven relevant experience in 1:1 or SEND support.
• A high level of flexibility, allowing you to step into different schools and assist various year groups at short notice.
• Access to your own transport is highly advantageous due to the nature of local village school locations.
• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one promptly.

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rate: Earn between £92.56 - £95.00 per day, depending on your experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy consistent hours from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (term time only), with the autonomy to control which days you choose to work.
• Local Impact: Assignments focused within the Okehampton area, keeping your commute time to a minimum.

Summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and provide vital support to local schools? We want to hear from you! Seize this opportunity to work flexibly while making a positive impact on student development in the Okehampton community.

To Apply: Please submit your CV to [email removed] or call [phone removed] for more 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