Exeter Supply Partnership (ESP) is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Primary Supply Teaching Assistants to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in our partner schools throughout Devon and Torbay.

About the Role

As a Supply TA, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and engagement. Typical responsibilities include:

• Providing classroom support across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

• Working with small groups or individual pupils

• Supporting teachers with learning activities

• Helping maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment

Placements vary from day-to-day supply to short term assignments, depending on your availability.

Experience & SEND Knowledge

We are particularly interested in TAs who have:

• Experience supporting children in primary settings

• Strong behaviour support skills

• Confidence working with pupils with SEND, including:

  • Autism

  • Speech, language & communication needs

  • ADHD

  • Social, emotional and mental health needs

Experience with EHCPs, adaptive learning strategies or 1:1 support is a strong advantage.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in primary classrooms (references required)

• Understanding of how to support SEND pupils

• Positive, flexible and proactive approach

• Enhanced DBS (we can help with this)

Why Work With ESP?

• Flexible work that fits around your personal commitments

• Local placements across Devon and Torbay

• A supportive team who get to know you and your preferences

• Opportunities to gain experience across different environments

• Career progression support with access to funded in-person and online professional development

• Professional, friendly communication every step of the way

We are a not-for-profit organisation, focused solely on supporting educators and local schools—not on targets or commission.

Application & Interview Process

All applicants are asked to complete our full application form via the ‘apply now’ link below. This form collects essential details about your experience, qualifications and safeguarding background, so please allow enough time to complete it fully.

As part of our supportive and thorough recruitment process, we like to meet every applicant in person. Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll invite you to either:

• An in-person interview, or

• An online interview, followed by a brief in-person document check

Your interview will include a few formal questions, along with a conversation about your experience, what you’re looking for from supply work, and how we can work together. We will also complete the required safer recruitment checks, including identity, qualifications, right to work, and safeguarding.

Our aim is to make the process clear, supportive and efficient, helping you feel confident and ready to begin supply work.

Join ESP

If you’re a dedicated Teaching Assistant with primary and SEND experience, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Apply today and start your supply journey with Exeter Supply Partnership.