Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – Exeter

£92.63 per day | September 2026 start

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream school in Exeter from September.

You will support pupils in the classroom, work with individuals and small groups, and help create an inclusive environment where every child can succeed.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Ideally have experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Be patient, adaptable and confident building positive relationships
• Work effectively alongside teachers and other support staff
• Preferably hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ wellbeing

Pay: £92.63 per day.

To apply, please send your CV along with a short introduction and answers to the following questions:

1. Tell us about a time you adapted your approach to help a pupil overcome a barrier to learning. What did you do, and what was the outcome?
2. How would you support a pupil with SEND while encouraging their independence and participation in the wider classroom?
3. If a pupil became overwhelmed or disengaged during a lesson, how would you respond while allowing the teacher to continue teaching?

For more information or to apply, contact Daniel:

Telephone: (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

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