Impactful Teaching Assistant - Flexible School Roles

Step Teachers; Patchway; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE salary

Exclusive deals and discounts

Well-being support services

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting Teaching Assistants for flexible short-term and long-term placements across Somerset and surrounding areas. You will support pupils in diverse school settings, helping them access learning and thrive in an inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates have previous school-based experience, patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils in a school setting.
• Understanding of strategies for supporting children with a range of needs.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities
• Help implement behaviour strategies in line with school policies
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required
• Promote an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate with teaching staff
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour support

Relationship building

Adaptability

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Step Teachers is recruiting Teaching Assistants for flexible short-term and long-term placements across Somerset and surrounding areas. You will support pupils in diverse school settings, helping them access learning and thrive in an inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates have previous school-based experience, patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Training and development opportunities are available.