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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website