Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for a Teaching Assistant for day-to-day supply work across various schools in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will support pupils in their learning and assist with classroom management. Requirements include experience in educational settings and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers weekly pay based on experience and access to various perks including discounts and wellness services. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in children's educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be adaptable and confident in various school environments.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS or DBS via Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their learning across subjects.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation.
• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs.
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Supervise pupils during break times, transitions, and off-site activities.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to pupil well-being.

Skills

Experience working with children in a school

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Passion for supporting children's learning

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant – Day-to-day supply, starting as soon as possible. These flexible opportunities are ideal for teaching assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings.

Duties

• Support pupils in their learning across a range of subjects and year groups
• Assist the class teacher with classroom management and lesson preparation
• Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Supervise pupils during break times, transitions, and off-site activities
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to pupil well-being

Ideal Teaching Assistant

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting
• A relevant qualification such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as a Teaching Assistant
• Adaptable, reliable, and confident working in different school environments
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• 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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