Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Physical and emotional well-being services

Job summary

A leading teaching recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for full-time and part-time roles to support pupils across primary schools in Finchley, England. Responsibilities include providing one-to-one support, assisting teachers, and fostering a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates should have experience or relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. The agency offers weekly pay based on experience and various perks including discounted shopping and wellness services.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school setting is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one is required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Patience, empathy and a proactive approach.
• DBS check via Update Service preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils.
• Assist teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom organisation and resource preparation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Patience

Empathy

Proactive approach

Education

Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training

Job description

Teaching Assistants – Full-time and Part-time roles available

We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary schools in Finchley and the surrounding areas. These flexible opportunities are ideal for individuals who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact in different school settings.

Duties as Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils
• Assist teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Assist with classroom organisation and resource preparation
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff

Ideal Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working in a primary school setting
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

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, 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.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers 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.

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