Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a friendly school team beginning September 2025. This role involves supporting pupil learning and development, working closely with teachers, and contributing to a positive school environment. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in education, a passion for supporting children, and good communication skills.

Benefits

Access to well-being services

Discounted shopping deals

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• A patient, flexible, and positive attitude.
• Genuine interest in supporting children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class and in small groups.
• Assist class teachers with planning and preparation.
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Patience

Education

Experience working with children

Job description

We are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a committed and friendly school team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing across the school. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils in class, individually or in small groups, to access learning

Work closely with the class teacher to assist with planning and preparation

Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Provide feedback on pupils' progress and behaviour to staff and parents

Support children with additional needs as required

Contribute to the wider school community and help with activities and events

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

Experience working with children in an educational setting (school experience preferred)

A patient, flexible, and positive attitude

Good communication and teamwork skills as a Teaching Assistant.

A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development

An understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training can be provided)

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, and Devon. 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.

Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confedera t ion) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations .

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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.

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