Supply Teaching Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant – September Start
Plymouth & Surrounding Areas
Monday–Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm | Term-Time Only

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to support a range of mainstream and SEN schools across Plymouth from September 2026.

This flexible role is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience across different school settings while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Whether you are experienced in education, looking to return to schools, or keen to build experience within SEN and mainstream environments, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Working across both mainstream and specialist SEN settings
Assisting teachers with classroom learning and behaviour support
Supporting pupils with additional needs including ASD, SEMH, ADHD, and communication needs
Helping to create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment
Flexible supply opportunities with options for daily, short-term, and long-term work

Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people
Available Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm during term time
Positive, reliable, and adaptable attitude
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable working in different schools and classroom environments
SEN experience is beneficial but not essential

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Flexible work to suit your availability
Opportunities in both SEN and mainstream schools
Trial days available to help find the right school fit
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Excellent opportunity to gain classroom experience and develop your career in education
If you are passionate about supporting young people and looking for a rewarding role in education this September, apply now to join our team.

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.

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