Primary School Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers Ltd; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Exclusive deals (high street, travel,

gym membership

Wellbeing services access

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is seeking enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants for flexible supply roles across multiple primary settings in the UK. You will support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, collaborating with teachers to reinforce learning and maintain positive classroom environments.

The role emphasizes adaptability, strong communication, and a proactive approach to safeguarding and pupil welfare, with weekly PAYE pay and exclusive member perks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Primary Teaching Assistant or in a primary school setting.
• Positive, patient, and supportive approach to working with children.
• Confidence supporting pupils across different age groups and abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility and reliability for supply work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with day-to-day classroom activities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and daily routines.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND where required.
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence in learning.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
• Support playground, lunchtime, and transition activities when needed.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress and engagement.
• Represent Step Teachers professionally while working as a Primary Teaching Assistant.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Classroom support

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Flexible supply roles, day-to-day and short-term opportunities

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Primary Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different primary school settings. Working on supply allows Primary Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of year groups, gain experience in different classroom environments, and maintain flexibility while contributing to pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Duties as Primary Teaching Assistant:

• Support class teachers with day-to-day classroom activities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and daily routines
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development
• Provide additional support for pupils with SEND where required
• Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence in learning
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times
• Support playground, lunchtime, and transition activities when needed
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress and engagement
• Represent Step Teachers professionally while working as a Primary Teaching Assistant

Ideal Primary Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working as a Primary Teaching Assistant or in a primary school setting
• A positive, patient, and supportive approach to working with children
• Confidence supporting pupils across different age groups and abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and reliability when working on supply
• A proactive and adaptable attitude to classroom support
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to follow guidance and adapt quickly in new school environments
• Enthusiasm for supporting learning as a Primary Teaching Assistant

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Class Actis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering withClass Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.