Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1XQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | a303feaf-52dc-4777-b38c-89b6cc3404eb |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a candidate who relates well to children and is able to attune quickly and understand their needs. A knowledge of the curriculum and how children learn would be helpful. Initially this post will be in KS1 in a Y1 class, supporting a child with social emotional needs.The candidate should have qualifications to assist with teaching children of KS1 age and ideally some experience of this.
An understanding of child development would be advantageous. The candidate should understand how they can support the teacher in this role.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is part of the IDEAL Alliance and can offer a high quality of professional training and support. We are ambitious to develop the careers of our employees.We will ensure that you have safeguarding training and all relevant training needed to complete your role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Yealmpstone Farm Primary school is committed to safeguarding all its pupils and will request references and a full DBS check for all candidates shortlisted as well. Any gaps in employment will be discussed at the interview stage should you be successful in the shortlisting.
We are looking for a candidate who relates well to children and is able to attune quickly and understand their needs. A knowledge of the curriculum and how children learn would be helpful. Initially this post will be in KS1 in a Y1 class, supporting a child with social emotional needs.The candidate should have qualifications to assist with teaching children of KS1 age and ideally some experience of this.
An understanding of child development would be advantageous. The candidate should understand how they can support the teacher in this role.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is part of the IDEAL Alliance and can offer a high quality of professional training and support. We are ambitious to develop the careers of our employees.We will ensure that you have safeguarding training and all relevant training needed to complete your role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Yealmpstone Farm Primary school is committed to safeguarding all its pupils and will request references and a full DBS check for all candidates shortlisted as well. Any gaps in employment will be discussed at the interview stage should you be successful in the shortlisting.