Teaching Assistant

JobsTrackR; St Albans; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning in a vibrant school environment. Responsibilities include working with teachers to enhance student development and providing support to pupils with additional needs. This role offers competitive pay and exclusive perks for those committed to nurturing young minds.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Understanding of child development and learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning alongside the class teacher.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and supportive Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on children’s learning and development within a welcoming and inclusive school environment. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as Teaching Assistant:

• Work alongside the class teacher to support high-quality teaching and learning.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, including those with additional needs.

• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and daily routines.

• Promote a positive and nurturing learning environment.

• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.

• Help monitor and record pupil progress as directed by the teacher.

• Supervise pupils during break times, educational visits, and school activities as needed.

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.

• A kind, patient, and flexible approach to supporting pupils.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills as a Teaching Assistant.

• A strong understanding of child development and learning.

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Step Teachers?

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.

Step Teachers, 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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