Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for flexible full-time and part-time roles across primary schools. Candidates should have previous experience in school settings, strong communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to support pupils’ development. This agency values safeguarding and offers a competitive salary paid weekly through PAYE, alongside exclusive discounts and wellbeing services. Join a dedicated team making a positive impact in various school environments.

Qualifications

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

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Patience

Empathy

Willingness to undertake training

Education

Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training

Tools

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

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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