Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support learning in a welcoming school environment starting September 2025. The role involves working with pupils, assisting in lesson delivery, and supporting those with additional needs. Ideal candidates will have experience with children, good communication skills, and a caring attitude.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in schools or other settings.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Caring attitude

Education

Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning within a welcoming and inclusive school environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on pupils’ learning and development. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils individually or in small groups to reinforce learning

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons

• Help to prepare classroom resources and maintain a purposeful learning environment

• Provide support for children with additional needs where required

• Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour

• Promote positive behaviour and uphold school values

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children or young people (in schools or other settings)

• Good communication and teamwork skills as a Teaching Assistant.

• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupils and staff

• A caring and patient attitude

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) – desirable but not essential

• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

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 Confederation) 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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