Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Prospero Teaching are looking for Teaching Assistants for local schools for Primary and Secondary Schools in the Plymouth area.

We are open to hear from candidates with a background in education but also childcare settings and looking for either flexible supply or longer term and permanent opportunities.

The position is open to both graduates and experienced candidates. Depending on performance, there can opportunities for school to look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location – Plymouth, Devon
• Position – Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – Support
• Start date – 1^st September 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing/Supply
• End date (if applicable) – N/A
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time/part time – Full & Part time
• Minimum rate of pay -£13.96p/h
• Hours – 8:30 – 15.30

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 GCSEs, English and Maths
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references covering the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.