Primary Supply Teaching Assistant – Plymouth (Sept 2026)

About the role

Randstad Education is seeking enthusiastic Primary Supply Teaching Assistants to support schools across Plymouth starting in September 2026. This temporary, full‑time position offers the chance to make a direct impact on pupil development while working within a professional education network.

Key responsibilities

• Provide classroom support, assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Facilitate one‑to‑one or small‑group learning sessions in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and academically stimulating environment for pupils from Reception to Year 6.
• Adapt quickly to diverse school settings and collaborate effectively with teaching staff.

Required profile

• Proven experience working with children or young people (e.g., youth work, sports coaching, childcare, volunteering).
• Strong communication, reliability, and a proactive, solution‑oriented approach.
• Possession of an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to work 8:30 AM‑3:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, during term time.

Required skills

• Enhanced Child DBS (or willingness to process a new application).

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £92.56‑£95.00.
• Professional work‑life balance with no evening or weekend duties.
• Flexibility to manage availability across a network of local schools.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant throughout placements.