Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant – Paignton
Flexible hours | Part-time & Full-time

Passionate about supporting children’s learning? We’re looking for Primary Teaching Assistants in Paignton with flexible opportunities to suit you — whether you want a few days a week or a full-time role.

The role

• Support pupils’ learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

• Work 1:1 or with small groups to help children reach their potential.

• Assist the class teacher with lessons, activities and behaviour management.

We’re looking for

• Experience supporting children in a school or similar setting.

• A calm, caring approach and strong communication skills.

• Reliability and flexibility (school hours available).

• Level 2/3 TA qualification is a bonus, but not essential.

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

Why TeacherActive

• Competitive rates paid weekly.

• Flexible scheduling to suit you.

• Local Paignton placements with welcoming schools.

• Ongoing CPD and 1–1 consultant support.

Ready to apply?
Contact Luke Denny on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) with your CV and availability.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to background checks and an enhanced DBS.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.